LA Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's statue was revealed outside the Crypto.com arena four years on from his death.
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00:00 33,643 points, 18 all-star selections, a league MVP award, two NBA finals MVPs,
00:11 and the one that mattered the most to Kobe himself, five NBA championships.
00:17 Now you know that Kobe's gonna take over the game.
00:21 Kobe is gonna try to attack.
00:23 Here he is over Jackson.
00:25 How good is this kid?
00:27 Bryant looking, Marchesque, that's a three.
00:32 Bang!
00:33 The Lakers repeat back-to-back titles.
00:36 This is the sweetest.
00:38 This one's by far the sweetest because it's against them and because it's the hardest
00:44 one.
00:45 I'd like to thank you all for joining us today as we unveil our 12th statue and 7th
00:51 Laker legend at Star Plaza.
00:53 And to honor and celebrate one of the most incredible athletes of all time and one of
00:59 the most important people in the history of this city, Kobe Bryant.
01:08 There are many things for which I am thankful to my father.
01:12 Near the top of the list is when he declared to Kobe, "I want you to be a Laker for life."
01:20 Dreaming for Kobe back in 1996 set this franchise and this city on a journey that was beyond
01:28 our wildest dreams.
01:30 I think of Kobe constantly and miss him and Gigi more than words can say.
01:37 But today I am filled with joy because in the future I know fans will gather here in
01:44 the shade of this statue besides this building where Kobe gave us so many memories and we
01:53 will share what he meant to us.
01:56 And as we do so, we will motivate a new generation to emulate the Mamba mentality.
02:03 This is a special city Kobe was so proud to represent.
02:07 You welcomed him with open arms and have been so important to him, our family, and his legacy.
02:15 It brings me joy to see how much love you have for all of us.
02:20 We love you back.
02:22 And for the record, Kobe picked the pose you're about to see, so if anyone has any issues
02:30 with it, tough s***.
02:36 I don't want to reveal too much about the statue before you see it, so I'll leave you
02:40 with one of my husband's amazing quotes.
02:46 Leave the game better than you found it.
02:49 And when it comes time for you to leave, leave a legend.
02:54 And that he did.
02:55 Ladies and gentlemen, on your feet to honor the Mamba, Kobe Brown.
03:25 Ryan, the new statue.
03:27 [applause]