Kobe and Gianna Bryant Statue Unveiled in Los Angeles

A new bronze statue commemorating Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna was unveiled outside Crypto.com Arena on August 2, 2024. The statue, which depicts Kobe embracing Gianna, marks the second of three planned monuments honoring the late Lakers star and his daughter, who died in a helicopter crash in January 2020. Vanessa Bryant expressed the significance of the statue, stating it reflects their close bond and highlights their family's support for women in sports. The unveiling date, 8/2/24, holds special meaning as it corresponds to the jersey numbers Kobe wore (8 and 24) and Gianna's number (2). The public will be able to visit the statue starting Saturday, following a private ceremony that included family members. A third statue featuring Kobe in his Lakers uniform number 24 is anticipated to be revealed later this season.