The previously identified errors on the base of the statue honoring Kobe Bryant outside the Lakers’ arena have now been rectified.

Several errors on the marble base of the statue honoring basketball legend Kobe Bryant outside the Los Angeles Lakers’ downtown arena have been rectified. The corrections were made prior to the Lakers’ last home game of the regular season against the Golden State Warriors. Remembering Kobe Bryant, Omnipresent Basketball Force | Vanity FairThe 19-foot bronze statue, unveiled in February, has already become a popular spot for Lakers fans to take photos and gather. The errors included misspelled names of former NBA players Jose Calderon and Von Wafer in a depiction of the box score from Bryant’s historic 81-point game in January 2006, as well as a misspelling of the phrase “Coach’s Decision.” Additionally, minor formatting mistakes were found in another section of the statue’s base, which showcases many of Bryant’s accomplishments. Furthermore, the replica of Bryant’s signature on the statue now reads “Kobe” instead of “Kobe 24.” The bronze figure of Bryant is depicted wearing the No. 8 jersey he wore during the first half of his career. Vanessa Bryant, Kobe’s widow, has stated that this statue is the first of three planned to honor both Kobe and their daughter, Gianna, who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash in January 2020.