It has been four years since Kobe and his daughter Gianna tragically died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Despite the time, the duo's memories remain alive in the hearts of basketball lovers worldwide.

This is why the Lakers chose the perfect date to unveil the statue, as today, "2-8-24" honors the late basketball players. The numbers 8 and 24 are synonymous with the jerseys Kobe rocked during his time with the Lakers.