New Yorkers Pay Tribute to Kobe Bryant by Altering Name of Subway Stop in His Honor
By Karl Rasmussen
No matter what side of the country, or even the globe, you reside on, the loss of Kobe Bryant was felt by everyone. Following Sunday's shocking tragedy, people across the country were showing their respect to the Lakers legend.
Those in New York chose to pay tribute to the late NBA superstar with a touching gesture, altering the name of the famous 42nd-St. Bryant Park station to be called "Kobe Bryant Park."
New York paying tribute with the aptly named Kobe Bryant Park (via Billy Becerra) pic.twitter.com/cqcj6qm3oE
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Bryant had some of his most iconic moments in New York while playing against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden and his work ethic and "Mamba Mentality" earned him the respect of the entire city.
His untimely death shocked the country, and New York's tribute is just one of many popping up within basketball-loving communities across the nation.
The New York Knicks and Madison Square Garden pay tribute to Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna. pic.twitter.com/KmNlTlDQXT
— NBA (@NBA) January 27, 2020
The basketball world continues to mourn the loss of one of the most iconic players to ever step foot on the hardwood, so fans can certainly expect to see more touching tributes for No. 24 in the coming days.