Spalding Set to Unveil Special Kobe Bryant Tribute Basketball

Spalding is set to honor LA Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.
Spalding is set to honor LA Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. / Christian Petersen/Getty Images

It's hard to believe it's been almost five months since the tragic passing of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna in a helicopter accident. Since then, fans across the world have done a wide variety of things to honor their basketball idol since his death at age 41.

Bryant's legacy has been remembered in every way possible, from an emotional memorial before a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers, to a tribute on the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Now, Spalding is giving fans the opportunity to remember Kobe every time they shoot a basketball.

The dark snakeskin pattern adorning the ball is of course in reference to Kobe's "Black Mamba" mantle, a nickname he gave to himself in reference to the venomous black mamba snake. The ball will be released by Spalding on Monday, meaning fans will soon be able to have the perfect ball to yell "Kobe!" after shooting a fadeaway with.

The new Spalding basketball is yet another way for fans to honor Kobe Bryant' legacy. There better be plenty in stock, because that gorgeous ball is going to sell out fast.