Follow him on social media @GaydosFNC. The current NBA logo was designed by Alan Siegel. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. “As the world comes to terms with the death of someone as famous and well-known as Kobe Bryant, Nick has given basketball fans an outlet to create a permanent memory of someone who made history in the NBA,” Jones said.
Cities nationwide bracing for violence on Election Day that's peaceful -- so far, Election 2020 preliminary exit poll results: Voters say economy is top issue, FBI investigates robocalls warning voters to 'stay home'. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, The group was flying to Thousand Oaks, California, for a basketball game in which Gianna was expected to play and Bryant was expected to coach. Bryant always denied that the encounter was nonconsensual, and the case was ultimately dismissed after the victim said she didn't want to testify. "For 20 seasons, Kobe showed us what is possible when remarkable talent blends with an absolute devotion to winning. An NBA fan has become the voice of more than 2 million people in the wake of the deaths of Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. ", Friends and family pay tribute to Kobe and Gianna, Vanessa Bryant gives tearful tribute to late Kobe and Gigi, Michael Jordan: When Kobe died, a piece of me died, LA Times releases final interview with Kobe Bryant, NTSB: Kobe Bryant helicopter shows no evidence of engine failure, Gayle King says clip of interview about Kobe Bryant was 'out of context', See how Lakers will honor Kobe Bryant in Staples Center, Remembering the victims of the Calabasas helicopter crash, Kobe Bryant's widow breaks her silence. By Morgan Winsor. Kobe's Mamba logo is virtually an exact representation of the Baphomet image of Satan from antiquity which is the image of a goat superimposed on an upside down pentagon. It features the silhouette of Los Angeles Lakers great Jerry West.
As an 18-time All-Star selection he transcended the sport to become one of the most iconic athletes of his generation. "But he will be remembered most for inspiring people around the world to pick up a basketball and compete to the very best of their ability. See what she wrote, Shaq remembers Kobe Bryant: I lost a little brother, Anchor's touching Kobe Bryant tribute sparks #GirlDad trend, Jimmy Fallon recalls first night he met Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson admits 'cheating' to beat Kobe Bryant, Ex-NBA star's tearful tribute to Kobe: I lost a brother.
Market data provided by Factset. "With the untimely and unexpected passing of the great Kobe Bryant please sign this petition in an attempt to immortalize him forever as the new NBA Logo," the petition states on Change.org. GORDON HAYWARD RECALLS KOBE BRYANT SCORING 60 POINTS ON HIM IN LAST GAME, DEBUNKS FREE-THROW LINE RUMOR. I wish Kobe was still here and I never had to make this petition to begin with. As word of Bryant’s death trickled down, fans immediately went to social media to urge the NBA to change the logo. As of Tuesday afternoon, an online petition at Change.org had reached 2 … The fan, identified as Nick M. of Vancouver, Calif., started a petition to make Bryant the new NBA logo, replacing Jerry West – a legendary Los Angeles Lakers player in his own right. He said he wanted to be remembered as a player who didn't waste a moment or a day. “I really felt like a surrogate father to him … this has been one of the most horrible days of our life. After news Bryant's death broke, the league released a statement sending condolences to his wife and family. According to Change.org, celebrities such as Snoop Dogg, Justin Bieber and Vanessa Hudgens have all signed the petition. In this file photo taken on July 26, 2018, retired NBA star Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna watch during the U.S. national championships swimming meet in Irvine, California. Bryant is survived by his wife, Vanessa Laine Bryant, and their three daughters. West commented on Bryant’s passing in an interview with CBS Los Angeles. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver described Bryant as "one of the most extraordinary players in the history of our game with accomplishments that are legendary. Updated 1742 GMT (0142 HKT) January 28, 2020. “Wow. January 28, 2020, 10:51 AM • 5 min read. He was generous with the wisdom he acquired and saw it as his mission to share it with future generations of players, taking special delight in passing down his love of the game to Gianna.". The National Transportation Safety Board, along with help from the FBI, is investigating the incident. (MORE: Kobe Bryant's unexpected death leaves the world grieving, searching for answers), (MORE: Kobe Bryant, daughter among 9 dead in helicopter crash in Southern California), (MORE: How Kobe Bryant championed growth of women's basketball through Mamba Cup and more).