Clippers Pay Tribute to Kobe Bryant on Practice Facility Scoreboard
By Sean Facey
The tragic death of Kobe Bryant affected everyone in the NBA community, especially in Los Angeles. The tenacity he brought to the Lakers and their rivalry with the Los Angeles Clippers was unparalleled.
So to honor Bryant's lasting legacy, the Clippers put his iconic numbers 8 and 24 up on the scoreboard following their practice on Friday.
The scoreboard inside the Clippers practice facility after today’s practice. pic.twitter.com/oFCUL1wKUF
— Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) January 31, 2020
Much like the other displays of love, it's a touching tribute that once again emphasizes just how far-reaching Bryant's impact was in the NBA.
Though the Clippers rarely managed to top Bryant's Lakers, especially when it came to the playoffs, they always managed to put on a show. The Los Angeles rivalry was always a spectacle.
What a touching gesture by the Clippers to honor Kobe Bryant ?#Lakers #Clippers #NBA #NBATwitter pic.twitter.com/s3HhGYoQWR
— LakeShow (@LakeShowCP) January 31, 2020
That's what established the mutual respect between the two sides. They played hard until the clock expired and put on a show.
Though a makeup date has yet to be determined for the previously-postponed matchup between the Clippers and the Lakers, it will most definitely be worth tuning in for. Their tribute to Bryant will definitely be on a completely different level from the rest of the league.