With the world still processing the tragedy that claimed the lives of Kobe Bryant, daughter Gigi, and seven others, details of the NBA star’s anticipated memorial have been announced.
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Vanessa Bryant, Kobe’s wife of 19 years, took to social media to share that a joint memorial for her husband and daughter will take place on February 24th.
Its location will be the Staples Center, where Kobe famously played home games for the LA Lakers.
The date is of numerical significance, with Vanessa highlighting that the #2 represents Gigi’s jersey, #24 is of course Kobe’s, and the 20 mirroring the number of years he played professionally as a Laker.
Huge crowds are expected and, per TMZ, several guest speakers are being lined up for what is sure to be an emotional send-off.
Kobe, 41, and Gigi lost their lives in a fatal helicopter crash enroute to a youth basketball game.
Our thoughts and prayers remain with The Bryants and all of the families affected.