LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — The Los Angeles City Council has declared Wednesday as Kobe Bryant Day in Los Angeles as a way of thanking him “For his single-minded dedication to excellence, the fans and the entire city and the region.” The date, 8-24, commemorates the two uniform numbers he wore during his legendary career.
Bryant, who won five titles and played his entire 20 years in Laker purple and gold, wore 8 for the first part of his career then switched to 24.
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Jerry West, Kobe Bryant and Del Harris at the Forum in 1997. (Photo by Juan O’Campo/ NBAE via Getty Images)
“For 20 years, we were all the beneficiaries of Kobe’s incredible talent and legendary work ethic, and on 8-24 we’ll gather to say, ‘Thank you, Mamba,’” Councilman José Huizar said.
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LOS ANGELES, CA – Kobe Bryant (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
Bryant will also be honored for his off-court contributions to L.A. community. Along with his wife Vanessa, the Bryants created the Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation, dedicated to improving the lives of youth and families in need.
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