With Aug. 23 being Kobe Bryant’s birthday and Aug. 24 considered “Mamba Day” in Los Angeles and Orange County, this is a perfect time to reflect on the Black Mamba and his continued impact on the Lakers.

It’s impossible for a fan to attend a home Lakers game and not feel Kobe’s presence. Regardless of how you get to the stadium, you are guaranteed to pass one of the over 346 murals of Bryant that can be found in the Southern California area.

When one of those murals is in danger of being lost, people step up to protect it. A prime example of this is when NBA2K helped save an iconic Kobe, Gianna Bryant mural in downtown Los Angeles, ensuring it didn’t become just another billboard.

Once fans are near the front of the stadium, there are two statues currently up in Bryant’s honor, with a t

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