Kobe Bryant‘s hand and footprints have been perpetually enshrined on the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, and the Bryant household was readily available for the shifting ceremony … with Natalia Bryant delivering an emotional speech about her dad.
Mamba’s prints have been initially forged in February 2011 — the day earlier than KB was named All-Star Game MVP — however have been completely displayed on Wednesday in entrance of the long-lasting theatre.
Until right now, the one-of-a-kind concrete was displayed contained in the theatre and was solely seen to followers seeing a present.
“I’m honored to be here today to recognize the man we all knew and love, my dad, Kobe Bryant,” Natalia Bryant instructed followers on the ceremony, additionally attended by Lakers proprietor Jeannie Buss and Byron Scott.
TCL Chinese Theatre
“When most people knew him as a basketball player or storyteller, I got to know him and love him as my dad and let me tell you, he’s the MVP of girl dads, to say the least.”
“As you visit here for years to come, I encourage you to place your hands in his and take a moment to stand in his shoes.”
Natalia, who’s learning movie in school, was clearly touched her pops was honored at such an historic location.
“Dad, you are an icon, a legend, a storyteller,” Natalia stated … “And, most important, the best girl dad any young woman can dream of.”
Kobe was the primary athlete to have his fingers and toes stamped in concrete.
Mamba Forever … and now it has been cemented.
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