Mamba Day was celebrated by fans with several events throughout Los Angeles, honoring the late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Annette Arreola reports for the NBC4 News on Aug. 24, 2024.

Babies who came into the world the week of Kobe Bryant’s birthday at UCLA Health hospitals were given special Los Angeles Lakers care packages.

Babies who came into the world the week of Kobe Bryant’s birthday at UCLA Health hospitals were given special care packages that included Laker beanies and blankets.

Kobe Bryant Day, also known as “Mamba Day” is recognized on Aug. 24 (8/24) in Los Angeles and Orange County as a day to commemorate and honor the life of former Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant. Here’s everything going on for Kobe Bryant Day 2024.

Ionescu, a former mentee of Kobe Bryant’s, embraced Vanessa Bryant and her three daughters courtside after the game.

Five-time Olympic medalist Nastia Liukin shares the advice Kobe Bryant gave her about achieving balance in life. She made the comments on the “Finding Mastery” podcast with Dr. Michael Gervais.

A monumental day for Lakers fans and basketball fans everywhere as Kobe and Gigi Bryant’s new statue was unveiled outside Crypto.Com Arena. The Bryant family and close friends saw it first in a private ceremony outside the arena Friday morning. Alex Rozier reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Aug. 2, 2024.

The Lakers unveiled a statue in honor of Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Friday outside Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles.

USA Basketball 3X3 member Hailey Van Lith talks about her friendship with Kobe Bryant and how he still inspires her after his death.

Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, a former NBA player, Philly native and father of the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant, has died, La Salle University confirmed on Tuesday. He was 69 years old. The school did not reveal a cause of death.