The National Museum of African American History and Culture at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. recently made the decision to honor Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant by displaying a game-worn jersey of his from the 2008 NBA Finals.
When Bryant tragically passed away in January — along with his daughter Gianna Bryant and seven others — countless tributes sprung out in Los Angeles and beyond, a testament to his impact on the sports world.
The display was originally supposed to debut in March, but was postponed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Now, interim director of the museum Spencer Crew felt that they had waited long enough to honor the basketball icon.