‘Better Than Winning a Championship’: Kobe Bryant’s Mural Revealed in Hollywood

Kobe Bryant, superstar of the Los Angeles Lakers, was a five-time NBA champion and was one of the most dominating players the league has seen. Besides being exemplary on the court, Bryant ventured into Hollywood as the first person to win an NBA title and an Oscar for the best animated short film named “Dear Kobe”.

In the meantime, Bryant got a mural in Hollywood. An artist dedicated this to the accomplishments of Kobe Bryant made in life.

Hollywood’s dedication to Kobe Bryant

Artist Brian Peterson’s mural measures 25 feet by 45 feet and it depicts an epic image of Kobe kissing his Oscar Awards, while having his NBA titles by his side. Bryant earlier spoke about how it meant to start a new career.

“I feel better than winning a championship. When you start over, you really have to quiet the ego. You have to begin again,” said Kobe.

It is a special dedication for this amazing personality. Bryant passed away in 2020 in a helicopter crash which left fans, and players shocked. The mural is a symbolic interpretation of what he achieved in life.

Significantly, he got inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame class of 2020. Vanessa Bryant delivered a moving speech along with Michael Jordan by her side. It was an emotional moment.

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Bryant’s legacy with the Lakers

Even though

Bryant was one of the best players on the court, he did many charitable contributions to the Los Angeles community. He granted wishes for the Make-A-Wish foundation. His entry into the entertainment industry was significant, considering how he loved the spotlight. Starting a new career shows how dedicated he was to becoming great.

LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 01: Kobe Bryant hosts a Kobe A.D. event at MAMA Gallery on November 1, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)Bryant is one of the most incredible performers of all time. He averaged 25 points per game in his career spanned 20 years.

Even though Kobe Bryant passed away too soon, his legacy will forever remain untouched. However, it is safe to say that he enjoyed success on and off the court. But we will always remember Kobe’s antics on the court.

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