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Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp’s Massive Tribute To Kobe Bryant With His 8/24 Jersey Sends NBA Twitter In A Frenzy

Published 02/16/2022, 11:01 PM EST

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The LA Rams made history as they won the Super Bowl for the first time since 1999. In an intense game, they outlasted the Bengals and got to the finish. Despite suffering a major loss with Odell Beckham Jr. going down, Cooper Kupp came up big on the biggest night, And it seems he continues to please the fans as he gave Los Angeles legend, Kobe Bryant a sweet tribute during the championship parade.

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The Rams were not in the championship picture when the season started. However, they went all out and go tin some major help. This helped them power through the playoffs, including defeating defending champions, Tom Brady and the Buccaneers. Cooper Kupp became Stafford’s lethal target as the receiver even won offensive player of the year.

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After earning the MVP honors for his Super Bowl performance, the Rams’ player gave Kobe Bryant a tribute during their championship parade.

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Cooper Kupp wears Kobe Bryant jersey to celebrate Super Bowl win

As the Rams went around the city of Los Angeles to celebrate their iconic Super Bowl win, the MVP Cooper Kupp was a man of the city. He put on a Kobe Bryant jersey during the parade to pay his respect for the LA legend. This had fans going crazy.

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Cooper Kupp played a huge role in the Super Bowl. After losing a great deal of their offensive power in Odell Beckham Jr. the pressure all came boiling down to Cooper Kupp and Matthew Stafford. However, the duo did not disappoint. The two combined for two touchdowns, including the game-winning sequence that gave the Rams the title. Despite a herculean effort by Stafford, it was the momentum of Kupp that lifted the Rams in the biggest game.

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Cooper Kupp followed up his amazing regular season with a performance for the ages in the Super Bowl. He was the most priced target of the night, with 8 receptions to his name. The wide receiver went on to run for 92 yards, which was the second-highest among all players. Moreover, he caught two crucial touchdowns to ensure the Rams came out on top.

Along with this, he did not lose the LA in him as he celebrated the championship by giving his respect to the Mamba, who spent all his NBA career with the Lakers. What did you think of Cooper Kupp’s gesture? Let us know in the comment below.

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Anuj Talwalkar is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. He is a student studying at NM College in Mumbai, aspiring to pursue sports management to follow his love for sports. Anuj started following the NBA last year, and he loves to combine his passion for writing with his understanding of basketball.
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