By Tony Connelly

The City of Los Angeles has declared 24 August Kobe Bryant day, in commemoration of the former Laker superstar.

Earlier this week the L.A. City Council announced that today (Wednesday 24 August) would be known as “Kobe Bryant Day” to commemorate the two jersey numbers that the 18-time All-Star player wore- 8 and 24- during his 20 years at the LA Lakers.

“Among his astonishing list of accomplishments, Kobe Bryant’s 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers ranks him No. 1 all-time for NBA players who played for a single franchise, and ‘Kobe Bryant Day’ is the City of Los Read full story ›

Source: The Drum