Home Sport The freshly refurbished sports venues at Nickerson Gardens are a platform for local youngsters to excel both on and off the court. The Lakers, Vanessa Bryant, and the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation celebrate the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The freshly refurbished sports venues at Nickerson Gardens are a platform for local youngsters to excel both on and off the court. The Lakers, Vanessa Bryant, and the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation celebrate the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Sport — 05/22/2024

For years, Kobe Bryant led the Los Angeles Lakers to greatness, forming a legendary partnership with Shaquille O’Neal and winning multiple championships. His impact on the city and its fans remains profound even after his tragic passing. PreviewPreviewPreviewRecently, the Lakers, along with Vanessa Bryant and the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation, renovated sports spaces at Nickerson Gardens in Watts, including a new mural featuring Kobe and his daughter Gianna. PreviewPreviewPreviewPreviewThis project, overseen by artist Brian Peterson, serves as a tribute to Kobe and Gigi’s love for basketball and aims to inspire young athletes in the community. The refurbished facilities will benefit over 3,000 residents, with Vanessa Bryant personally attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil the upgrades, which include updated basketball courts and a skate park. Nickerson Gardens holds special significance as the former site of Kobe’s “Mamba League” youth basketball program, making it a fitting location for this meaningful renovation project.