USC Basketball: Trojans Honor Kobe Bryant On His Statue Unveiling Day

The Trojans honored Kobe Bryant and the times he visited the Galen Center.

Today is February 8, 2024, otherwise known as "Kobe Bryant" day. The legendary NBA player has left a legacy that is unmatched, and the USC Trojans know this all too well. USC is one of the many "Mamba" schools and one that receives unique and treasured equipment to carry on his legacy. 

Earlier in the season, USC Women's Basketball head coach Lindsay Gottlieb spoke of Kobe's legacy, which was on full display today at the Crypto.com arena, where his statue was unveiled to the world. To honor the legacy and inspiration that Kobe has left, the Trojans honored him with images of the many times he attended games at the Galen Center.

Celebrating the legend @kobebryant today with some of our favorite pics from his trips to Galen as his statue goes up down Figueroa. pic.twitter.com/FdguP42E5P

— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) February 9, 2024

Kobe was very proud of supporting basketball in every facet and often attended games to usher in the next legacy of great basketball players. His statue is now an immortalization of his ongoing dedication to the game. 

USC Women's Basketball star freshman JuJu Watkins dropped 51 points the other night and admitted that she is always striving for the "Mamba Mentality." It would have been bittersweet if she had done so on Kobe Day, though she was close. 

Kobe is clearly still inspiring fans worldwide, and the Trojans know just how important it is to honor the man who has paved the way for so many great players. Long live, Kobe.