Lakers Have Kobe Bryant’s Statue But With Silly Typing Blunders
The Los Angeles Lakers have announced that they intend to correct a few mistakes on the foundation of the Kobe Bryant statue that was presented outside their arena last month.
Lakers Have Kobe Bryant’s Statue But With Silly Typing Blunders
A rendition of the box score from Bryant’s 81-point game in January 2006 misspells the names of former NBA players Von Wafer and Jose Calderon on the base. It also misspells the phrase “Coach’s Decision.” Another little formatting error may be seen on the crowded base of the statue, which highlights a number of Bryant’s achievements.
The Lakers released a statement saying, “We have been aware of this for a few weeks and are already working to get it corrected soon.”
It seems like Kobe Bryant's statue has misspelled 'Jose Calderon,' 'Von Wafer,' and 'Coach's Decision.' 😬
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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) March 11, 2024
Images of the Kobe monument had misspelled names for former players Von Wafer and Jose Calderon, as well as the phrase “coach’s decision.”
“Jose Calderson”
“Vom Wafer”
It’s amazing to see glaring faults and marvel how the obvious ones managed to get past the system. Modern review procedures seem to be a total joke; for example, adding a “second set of eyes” hardly results in flawless work.
The Lakers are vowing to fix several spelling errors on the marble base of the Kobe Bryant statue outside Crypto. com Arena after the mistakes went viral on social media. How did the errors get past so many eyes in the first place? Tonight at 11 from ABC7 https://t.co/ju7IOc9hRq pic.twitter.com/s6ClGfnMwx
— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) March 12, 2024
The 19-foot bronze monument of Bryant celebrating the second-highest-scoring game in NBA history is adorned with a carved box score in its marble base. Every day, hundreds of spectators congregate around the statue, which is located in front of the arena alongside other sculptures commemorating other legendary Los Angeles sports figures.
According to Bryant’s widow, Vanessa, the statue is the first of three that will be erected outside their downtown arena. In memory of Bryant, who perished in a helicopter crash in January 2020 along with his daughter Gianna and seven other people, the Lakers presented the first monument on February 8.
The Lakers have issued a statement in response to the discovery of multiple spelling errors on Kobe Bryant's statue
"We have been aware of this for a few weeks and are already working to get it corrected soon."
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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) March 11, 2024
Bryant spent his whole 20-year playing career (and five titles) with the Lakers. In NBA history, he ranks as the fourth-highest scorer.
What pose did Kobe pick for statue?
Vanessa didn’t hold back when she spoke to anyone who disapproved of Kobe’s monument, which features him only pointing up at the sky. “Just so you know, Kobe chose the position you’re going to see.
In True "Barstool Difference" Fashion, There Are A Bunch Of Misspellings On The Kobe Bryant Statue https://t.co/aAvQRcOvnC pic.twitter.com/ZcY6meI7ZW
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) March 11, 2024
Who made the Kobe statue?
Additionally, in “Coach’s Decision,” the word “decision” is written incorrectly twice, becoming “decicion.” The pair Omri Amrany and Julie Rotblatt-Amrany, who live in Illinois, are the creators of the sculpture. They are also the ones who planned and produced every other monument outside Crypto.com Arena.
What did Kobe do for the Lakers?
Bryant, the all-time greatest scorer in Lakers history, was the first guard to play 20 seasons in the NBA. He has the second-most straight starts as a starter and the third-most All-Star selections ever (18).
After viral tweet notes several errors on Kobe Bryant statue, Lakers say they've been aware for weeks, are working on fixes https://t.co/5YG10Vs4fB
— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) March 11, 2024
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