Kobe Bryant has been an immense inspiration to the sports world. The untimely passing of Bryant has left a hole within many of his admirers. And each one had to find their own coping mechanisms to deal with the tragedy. And the Dallas Cowboys star, CeeDee Lamb, has his own.

Lamb chose to carry a piece of Kobe along with him for the rest of his life, engraving a massive picture of the “Mamba” on his back. Lamb’s love for tattoos is well known, but this time the man has definitely taken it to the next level. The new look seems to suit his 6’2 athletic build, and Lamb must be looking forward to flaunting it.

A design for the ages

Lamb’s tattoo was indeed a very intricate design. The athlete flew out to Arizona to get the piece done by the famous artist Andres Ortega.

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As per a report by TMZ Sports, “Lamb wanted things that symbolized the fight and will it took to make it from childhood to the NFL … and Ortega’s team of four artists immediately went to work.”

The tattoo showcases Kobe chewing on his jersey, and right on top of Kobe’s face are the words “My story isn’t over.” Despite all of his tattoos, this particular one will definitely mean a lot more to Lamb, and something he will be proud of for a long time.

The Lamb and the Mamba

The former Los Angeles Lakers legend has been a huge inspiration to the Dallas Cowboys wide receiver. In the past as well, Lamb has been a great friend to the Bryant family. He was present during the unveiling of a basketball court in Dallas alongside the late Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa Bryant.

During the unveiling ceremony, Lamb reflected back on his love for Kobe Bryant.  “Just seeing a guy I looked up to, or seeing a very inspirational person, and just understanding that one day I want to be just like him. No matter what he’s going through, good or bad, I want his life,” Lamb went on to share his respect and admiration for the late great Bryant. He mentioned Kobe’s impact on the community and his own intentions of replicating the same in the future.

Kobe Bryant’s life has indeed touched many, and CeeDee Lamb is just one of the few. He is, however, not the first professional athlete to get a “Bryant” tattoo. Devin Booker, Odell Beckham Jr., and even NBA royalty LeBron James have all gotten the “Mamba” permanently inked on their bodies. Even in death, Kobe Bryant finds a way to leave his mark and has left a legacy that will leave people in awe for decades.

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