WATCH: Kobe Chants Heard on Streets of LA as Lakers Fans Celebrate NBA Title
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Los Angels Lakers fans celebrate after the Lakers defeated the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the 2020 NBA Finals to win the NBA Championship, during the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Los Angeles, California, U.S., October 11, 2020. REUTERS/Ringo Chiu
The glory days are back for the Los Angeles Lakers. After a splendid playoff run, they have won their 17th title in franchise history. The Larry O’Brien trophy has returned to LA, a decade after Kobe Bryant led them to the title.
As the final buzzer went off, the city of Los Angeles erupted. Fans thronged the streets and celebrated their team’s success outside the Staples Center. Despite the lockdown, fans went ahead with their celebrations and chanted “Kobe” as they dedicated this win to the late legend.
Los Angeles is taking to the streets outside of Staples Center after the the Lakers win championship No. 17. pic.twitter.com/w25dbE76hZ
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) October 12, 2020
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The Lakers won the title almost nine months after Bryant passed away in an accident. This was the best way the team could honor him; by winning the title for him.
Kobe chants in downtown LA
(🎥 @AO619 ) pic.twitter.com/2X4OJd1UxT
— NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) October 12, 2020
Fans say “this one’s for #Kobe” and chant his name near #StaplesCenter #LakersWin @nbcla pic.twitter.com/I3m690aIdV
— Darsha Philips (@DarshaPhilips) October 12, 2020
Outside of Staples Center. Police are directing fans to stay on the sidewalk: https://t.co/OeCnE0pNql pic.twitter.com/5pysM9mRRn
— L.A. Times Sports (@latimessports) October 12, 2020
Kobe Bryant: Lakers hero
During his playing days, Kobe won five titles for the Lakers. That cemented his place in franchise history and also made him a hero to the city. Throughout LA, many murals have been dedicated to him as a sign of the love and respect he earned from the city.
This Day, TWENTY FOUR years ago, Kobe Bryant dresses in a Lakers uniform for a game for the first time — the team’s first preseason game of the 1996 season in Honolulu.
RIP Mamba. This one is for you too. pic.twitter.com/CobjlHq87f
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) October 12, 2020
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When Kobe passed away in January, pressure mounted on the Lakers to win the title this season for him. They were already among the title favorites but after Mambas’s demise, players knew that they had to put in the extra work to bring home the title for him. Kobe always wanted to win a sixth ring to be on par with his idol, Michael Jordan, but was unable to do so.
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USA Today via Reuters
Oct 11, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; The Los Angeles Lakers pose for a photo after their win over the Miami Heat after game six of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena. The Los Angeles Lakers won 106-93 to win the series. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers fulfilled what was expected from them. They channeled their inner Mamba to honor the late Black Mamba. It was indeed a poetic victory for the Lakers and for the city of Los Angeles.
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