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LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 07: Basketball players Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. (L) and Kobe Bryant speak at the Michael Jackson public memorial service held at Staples Center on July 7, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Jackson, 50, the iconic pop star, died at UCLA Medical Center after going into cardiac arrest at his rented home on June 25 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 07: Basketball players Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. (L) and Kobe Bryant speak at the Michael Jackson public memorial service held at Staples Center on July 7, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Jackson, 50, the iconic pop star, died at UCLA Medical Center after going into cardiac arrest at his rented home on June 25 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
The Los Angeles Lakers just broke the New York Knicks’ 9-game winning streak. Despite the win, Lakers legend Magic Johnson is not yet satisfied. While he is thrilled to watch his franchise win against the Knicks 113-105, he has a special request. In honor of Kobe Bryant‘s legacy and the unveiling of the Black Mamba‘s statue, he encouraged the team to secure a consecutive two-game win-streak during their upcoming matchups against the Charlotte Hornets and the reigning NBA champions, the Denver Nuggets.
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Taking to his X account, Magic Johnson wrote, “I love to see the Lakers on a two-game win streak! I hope to see them take care of business in the next couple of games…first against Charlotte on Monday and then Thursday vs. the Nuggets as they get ready for Kobe Bryant’s statue unveiling!”
I love to see the Lakers on a two-game win streak! I hope to see them take care of business in the next couple of games…first against Charlotte on Monday and then Thursday vs. the Nuggets as they get ready for Kobe Bryant’s statue unveiling!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) February 4, 2024
Against the Knicks, LeBron James contributed 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, proving once again why he is considered one of the greatest in the game. Austin Reaves also delivered an impressive performance with 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists.
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Will the Lakers be able to win the next two games? Just 5 more days until the Lakers reveal the much-awaited Bryant Statue to the public.
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Los Angeles Lakers will pay homage to Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant’s legacy is a narrative woven into the very fabric of the franchise’s storied history. From his debut until his 60 point game to close his career, the Black Mamba left a mark on NBA fans across the world. But particularly in Los Angeles.
Along with leading the Lakers to five NBA titles, Bryant is also the all-time leader in points and games in the franchise. Recognizing Bryant’s history that he created wearing jersey numbers 8 and 24, the franchise decided to immortalize the 5x champion with his statue.
The bronze tribute to Bryant will be unveiled on February 8, 2024. The late legend’s wife, Vanessa Bryant, and daughters will also grace the ceremony. Vanessa shared, “On behalf of the Lakers, my daughters and me, I am so honored that right in the center of Los Angeles in front of the place known as ‘The House That Kobe Built,’ we are going to unveil a statue so that his legacy can be celebrated forever.“
As Magic Johnson mentioned though, the most fitting tribute the Lakers can offer the 18x NBA All-Star is to win and carry on his legacy. The Lakers had lost their last encounter against the Denver Nuggets. Do you believe King James and his team will achieve a different result this time around? Let us know in the comments section below
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