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Fan Made Kobe Bryant Tribute Going Viral Catches WNBA Star Aerial Powers’ Attention

Published 09/24/2022, 10:30 AM EDT

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It’s been over two years since the tragic demise of the late great Kobe Bryant and the basketball world still misses the Los Angeles Lakers legend. The Black Mamba passed away in a helicopter accident in 2020 and tributes have poured in ever since that day. And this latest tribute captures his entire career, and it has gone viral on the Internet. It even caught the attention of WNBA star Aerial Powers.

There have been tons of tributes and memoirs created for the Lakers legend. Kobe left the world in 2020 in a tragic helicopter accident that claimed the lives of his daughter, Gianna Bryant, and seven others. Kobe made his debut in the NBA in 1996 and he played for 20 years with the Lakers. He had one of the greatest careers of all time and he left a legacy that is unmatched.

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Fans, even to this day, have made tributes for Kobe and will continue to do so. But the latest one is something to behold, and it shows the journey of Kobe Bean Bryant.

This moving tribute to Kobe Bryant catches Powers’ eyes

The tribute shows iconic moments of Kobe’s career and it goes in reverse chronological order. Firstly, we can see Kobe’s Hall of Fame induction where his wife, Vanessa Bryant, gave a heartfelt speech. And then it was a photoshoot with Kobe and Gianna at the launch of the Mamba Academy.

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After that we can see Kobe winning his Academy award for Best Short Film. Subsequently, the video featured a snap of Kobe’s retirement where he dropped 60 in his farewell game.

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It was followed by the iconic photo which was taken after Kobe won his fifth title. And that was followed by a photo of Kobe and his Hall of Fame teammate, Shaquille O’Neal together. After that, it showed another iconic photo of Kobe, which was taken after he won another title.

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It was then followed by a couple of iconic dunks by Kobe, one during a game and another one at an All-Star game. After that, it was a young Kobe showcasing his Lakers jersey when he got drafted and another photo of Kobe as a kid wearing a Lakers jersey. This is surely one of the best tributes given to Kobe ever and it is going viral on the internet. It even caught the eye of Minnesota Lynx star Aerial Powers, who commented, ” This is amazing!🔥”

Kobe left a legacy that was greater than life itself. It empowered millions of fans and players around the world, and he is one of the true icons of this generation.

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Vishwesha Kumar is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Holder of a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Vishwesha has been writing content for about 3 years now. He has been following the NBA for nearly 10 years, since first starting off in the year 2012.
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