On February 6, Beijing time, the Lakers officially announced that the Kobe statue will be unveiled on February 9, becoming an eternal symbol in basketball history. In addition to the news of the unveiling, it will be open to the public on February 10. When it comes to the statue's pose, James says it's an easy decision to make because it's about the statue's timeless image. But for the immortal player, he seems to be flawless.
Kobe Bryant, a legend in the NBA, is known for his great skills and tenacious spirit. The unexpected death on January 26, 2020 shocked the entire basketball world, and Kobe's departure also evoked deep nostalgia for him. To forever commemorate this immortal legend, Kobe's statue will be unveiled on February 9 and forever engraved in the halls of basketball history.
Bryant will become the seventh member of Lakers history to receive a statue, following Elgin Baylor, Shaquille O'Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic, Jerry West, and Cheek Hearn. James, as one of Bryant's successors, has the responsibility to continue this tradition.
However, when it came to the design of the statue, James faced a tricky problem - which pose to choose to freeze the image of Bryant forever. This is not just a simple choice, but also a tribute and continuation of Kobe's legendary career.
Kobe Bryant's career can be described as glorious, winning five NBA championships for the Los Angeles Lakers and becoming an All-Star multiple times. The style and style he displayed at different stages was impressive, which was undoubtedly a great challenge when designing his statue. James understands this and has publicly stated that this is an issue that needs serious consideration.
However, it's worth noting that James is a superstar in basketball history himself, earning widespread respect for his exceptional performances. His physicality, his dominance on the pitch and his ability to lead the team are unquestionable. Perhaps because of James's own performance, he found it difficult to choose the pose for the Kobe statue. After all, Bryant left too many impressive moments, and every frame deserves to be remembered.
Kobe Bryant's impeccable performance has also earned widespread respect in the basketball community. Not only did he display an amazing level of skill on the field, but outside of the game, his professionalism, love for his family, and dedication to charity became the talk of the town. While being invincible on the court, he has also established a good role model image in life.
For James, the statue was chosen not only to commemorate Kobe, but also to inherit the spirit and value of basketball. Kobe Bryant and James, despite their different styles and personalities, both have brought too many memorable moments to fans. Therefore, the design of the statue is also to continue the historical tradition of basketball and let this culture be inherited. James knows that the statue is not only a bronze statue, but also a symbol of basketball culture and values, and needs to be carved with heart to show the legend of Kobe.
No matter what pose James chooses, Kobe's statue will always stand, witnessing the glory of an era. As a leading man, James will create his own legend on the court and breathe new life into the future of basketball. At the grand ceremony of the unveiling of the statue, we are not only remembering Kobe, but also inheriting the spirit of basketball, passing on love and passion from generation to generation, and adding a new chapter to the history of basketball.