Kobe Bryant immortalized with 19-foot bronze statue outside the Lakers' arena

The 4,000-pound statue depicts Bryant with his index finger raised as he walked off the court following his 81-point performance in 2006.

Greg Beacham | The Associated Press

February 9, 2024 5:07 AM

Kobe Bryant statue unveiling ceremony: Kobe Bryant becomes the 7th Lakers icon commemorated with a statue.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a statue of Kobe Bryant on Thursday, honoring their late superstar with a 19-foot bronze likeness outside their downtown arena.