Lakers Unveil 'Girl Dad' Kobe and Gigi Statue
Lakers Unveil 'Girl Dad' Kobe and Gigi Statue

Lakers Unveil 'Girl Dad' Kobe and Gigi Statue

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A bronze statue honoring Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna was unveiled outside Crypto.com Arena, commemorating their close bond and Kobe's advocacy for women's sports. The statue, titled 'Girl Dad,' depicts Kobe in a WNBA hoodie and a Philadelphia Eagles beanie with his arm around Gianna, symbolizing his pride in being a 'girl dad' and his support for women's sports. The unveiling took place during a private ceremony attended by Vanessa Bryant and their daughters, who shared heartfelt tributes emphasizing Kobe's impact on women's sports and his legacy. The date of the unveiling, 8/2/24, represents Kobe's and Gianna's jersey numbers. Fans and celebrities have shown emotional responses to the statue, which merges two iconic moments of Kobe and Gianna courtside. The statue is part of a series of three monuments planned to honor Kobe Bryant's legacy.

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