The new statue is the second of three that will honor the late NBA great.
The bronze statue, which is on display outside Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, features Kobe Bryant and Gianna embracing.According to a press release shared by the Los Angeles Lakers, the statue celebrates Kobe Bryant's "love for his daughters" and "recognizes his unwavering pride in being a 'Girl Dad' and the Bryant family's support for women and girls in sports.
The statue was unveiled before an intimate gathering of friends and family, according to the press release. During the unveiling, Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa Bryant, shared a few words about what the statue entails. Her message was shared in the press release. "Kobe was the first NBA player to wear that orange hoodie to a big game and that was to show his support for Gigi's dreams and for women across all sports," Vanessa Bryant continued. "That was a moment he shared with Gigi that will always be a powerful representation of the movement towards equality that was always so important to our family."
"Now her spirit is shining a path she has created for young girls and for women in sports," Vanessa Bryant concluded. "In honor of Kobe and Gigi, I ask you this: give young girls your time. Give them your support. Tell them they can do anything any man can do and tell them they can exceed that, because they can, they have and they will.
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