Kobe bryant latest news
Kobe Bryant was a legendary basketball player who passed away on January 26, 2020, in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Since his passing, there have been many tributes, memorials, and updates related to his life and legacy. Here are some of the latest news and updates:
Tributes and Memorials
- The NBA and the Los Angeles Lakers have both retired Kobe's jersey numbers (8 and 24) in his honor.
- The Staples Center in Los Angeles, where Kobe played most of his career, was renamed the Crypto.com Arena in 2021, but it was temporarily renamed the "Kobe Bryant Arena" for a few days in January 2022 to commemorate the second anniversary of his passing.
- The Kobe Bryant Museum was opened in 2021 in his hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to showcase his life and career.
Documentaries and Films
- "Mamba" is a documentary series about Kobe's life and career, which premiered on ESPN in 2021.
- "The Last Shot" is a documentary film about Kobe's final game in the NBA, which was released in 2021.
- "Kobe: The Documentary" is a documentary film about Kobe's life and legacy, which was released in 2022.
Book Releases
- "The Mamba Mentality: How I Played the Game" is a book written by Kobe himself, which was published in 2018.
- "The Wizenard Series: Training Camp" is a young adult fantasy novel written by Kobe and his co-author, Wesley King, which was published in 2020.
- "Legacy and the Queen" is a young adult fantasy novel written by Kobe and his co-author, Anastasia Higginbotham, which was published in 2022.
Philanthropy and Charity
- The Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation was established by Kobe's wife, Vanessa, in 2020 to support youth sports and education.
- The Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation has continued to support various charitable causes, including education, healthcare, and youth development.
Personal Life
- Vanessa Bryant has been open about her grief and healing process since Kobe's passing, and has spoken publicly about the importance of mental health and self-care.
- The Bryant family has also been involved in various tributes and memorials to Kobe, including a private funeral service and a public memorial at the Staples Center in February 2020.
These are just a few of the latest news and updates related to Kobe Bryant's life and legacy. His memory continues to be celebrated and honored by fans around the world.