Life after basketball is looking pretty good for Kobe Bryant.
After 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, the city he called home will honor the Black Mamba with a day just for him Wednesday, according to Bill Oram of the Orange County Register:
The special day comes right after he turns 38 years old Tuesday.
L.A. City Council member Jose Huizar detailed the rationale behind the honor (via ESPN.com's Baxter Holmes):
'Kobe Bryant Day' is the City of Los Angeles' way of thanking him for his single-minded dedication to excellence, the fans and the entire City and region of Los Angeles. For 20 years, we were all the beneficiaries of Kobe’s incredible talent and legendary work ethic, and on 8-24 we’ll gather to say, 'Thank you, Mamba.'
Aug. 24—8/24—symbolizes the two jersey numbers that Bryant wore in his career.
Bryant spent his entire career with the Lakers, going to 18 All-Star Games and winning five NBA championships. His 33,643 points rank third on the NBA's all-time list, making him a surefire Hall of Famer when he i ...
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