Lakers Double Legends: Kobe, No. 8 and No. 24, the eternal splendor of the two statues
Hory: The Lakers retired two jerseys for Kobe Bryant There should also be two statues, and recently, the Lakers retired two jersey numbers of Kobe Bryant, No. 8 and No. 24. The move sparked widespread discussion and praise, giving people another look back at Kobe's illustrious career with the Lakers. However, one Lakers legend, Robert Horry, made a novel and thought-provoking suggestion: The Lakers should also erect two statues to commemorate Bryant's legendary career.
Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest players in Lakers history, and his basketball career is full of honors and achievements. He played for the Lakers for 20 seasons and became a symbol of Lakers history. He has won five NBA championships, two NBA Finals MVPs, and four All-Star Game MVPs. Bryant also scored 81 points in a game, setting a modern NBA single-game scoring record. His basketball intelligence, leadership and pursuit of victory have made him a generation of basketball superstars.
The ceremony of retiring the jersey
The Lakers officially retired Bryant's two jersey numbers, No. 8 and No. 24, in a grand ceremony at their home stadium in December 2017. The ceremony attracted fans and former teammates, including Bryant's friends Shaquille O'Neal and Derek Fisher. The ceremony of retiring jerseys was full of emotion and praise from guests, and fans also expressed their respect for Kobe Bryant with warm applause and cheers.
Horry's suggestion
After Bryant's retirement jersey ceremony, Robert Horry made a thought-provoking suggestion: The Lakers should erect two statues to commemorate Bryant's brilliant career. Horry believes that Bryant's two chapters with the Lakers, his No. 8 and No. 24 periods, should be fully respected and commemorated. He proposed that outside the Staples Center, two statues should be erected, one representing the 8th period and one representing the 24th period, to show Bryant's different achievements and influences in different periods.
Symbolism of two statues
Horry's suggestion sparked widespread attention from fans and the basketball community. Erecting two statues can not only show Kobe's basketball career more comprehensively, but also symbolize Kobe's double legend. The No. 8 represents Bryant's championship honors and individual achievements in his youth, while the No. 24 represents his brilliant performance and leadership in his mature years. The retirement of these two numbers represents Kobe's unique position with the Lakers, and erecting two statues will better interpret this legend.
The Lakers' response
Lakers executives respected Horry's suggestion, calling his proposal interesting. Although it has not been officially announced whether the two statues will be erected, the proposal has sparked heated discussions among fans. Whatever the outcome, Kobe Bryant will forever be seen as a Lakers legend, and his legacy will continue to shine on in basketball.
epilogue
Kobe Bryant's jersey retirement ceremony is an important moment in Lakers history, and Robert Horry's advice makes this moment even more memorable. With or without two statues, Kobe's legend will forever have a place in basketball history. His influence and spirit will inspire generations of basketball enthusiasts to become timeless basketball legends.
