Staff Reporter Zach Cottrell
With a legend leaving the NBA last year, the city of Los Angeles wanted to bless him for all of the moments he had given them. Kobe Bryant was the one of the greatest players to ever touch the floor. With his idol being Michael Jordan, he constantly tried to mirror him with his play and achieving an 18 time All-Star, leading the league in scoring, and being MVP in 2008. He showed his love for the city of Los Angeles by being loyal to the association and staying with them for all 20 years of his professional career. In return for the 20 years and the five championships Kobe brought the city, they declared August 24 Kobe Bryant Day. This date was chosen because it represents both of the jersey numbers he wore. At the beginning of his career he wore the number 8 but switched to 24 because he said he wanted to be one better than Michael Jordan.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti (right) poses with Kobe Bryant, joined by his family and city officials after Bryant was honored at a city council meeting with "Kobe Bryant Day" on Wednesday.
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