Lakers News: Powerful Opening Highlight Reel Tips Off Kobe Bryant Statue Ceremony
Before Kobe Bryant's first of three announced statue was revealed today, a tribute video was played ahead of the ceremony that featured moving speeches from Vanessa Bryant, Phil Jackson, Derek Fisher, and more.
Here's a look at the edit, via Khobi Price of The Orange County Register:
The video covers some of the biggest moments of Kobe's career, highlighting some of the trials and tribulations he dealt with in becoming one of the greatest players in league history.
Within the tribute, him overcoming an ankle injury en route to winning his first title in 2000, scoring 81 points against the Raptors in 2006, and scoring 60 points in his final game in 2016 were all encompassed, highlighting Bryant's longevity, as he was able to put up huge numbers across multiple decades.
The ceremony has been terrific beyond that, featuring moving speeches from Vanessa Bryant, Phil Jackson, and Derek Fisher.
