The statue outside Crypto.com Arena honoring the late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is full of typos.
Photos posted to X, formerly Twitter, by German NBA journalist André “Dré” Voigt show the misspellings of two players’ names and a word on the plaque marking Kobe’s 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors on Jan. 26, 2006.
One player from each team had their name spelled wrong on the engraving; Raptors guard José Calderón — whose last name was spelled “Calderson” — and Lakers forward Von Wafer – whose first name was written as “Vom.”
In addition, the word “decision” next to Raptors guard Alvin Williams – who did not play the game due to the head coach’s decision – was misspelled. Instead, Williams received a “DNP – Coaches decicion” on the plaque honoring the Black Mamba’s highest-scoring game.
According to Voigt, who posted the photos early Sunday morning, the names are not misspelled on the official score sheet.
The Lakers did not immediately return a request for comment.
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2006 that was memorialized on the marble statue, which was unveiled on Feb. 8 during a special ceremony. Former Raptor José Calderón's name is spelled "Calderson" and Von Wafer's mention lists him as "Vom" Wafer where the statue displays the box score from that matchup. Another spot misspells "decision" as "decicion."
What is misspelled on the Kobe Bryant statue? ›
The names of former NBA players José Calderón and Von Wafer were misspelled on the base of the statue, in a rendering of the box score from Bryant's 81-point game in January 2006. The phrase "Coach's Decision" was also misspelled.
What was the error in the Kobe statue? ›
But the names of former NBA players Jose Calderon and Von Wafer were misspelled on the base in a rendering of the box score from Bryant's 81-point game in January 2006, along with a misspelling of the phrase “Coach's Decision.” There were also minor formatting mistakes in another spot on the busy base of the statue, ...
Are the Lakers aware of typos in Kobe Bryant's statue? ›
“We have been aware of this for a few weeks and are already working to get it corrected soon,” a Lakers spokesperson said in a statement. The box score on Kobe Bryant's statue has Lakers guard Von Wafer's first name misspelled as “Vom,” and to the right of his name the word decision is misspelled as “decicion.”
How many mansions does Kobe Bryant have? ›
Kobe Bryant owned several luxurious properties throughout his life, including a sprawling mansion in Newport Coast, California, a vacation home in Dana Point, California, and an estate in the exclusive Pelican Hill community in Newport Coast. Question 2: Why did Kobe Bryant choose to live in Newport Coast?
What is the inscription on the Kobe Bryant statue? ›
The triangular base bears inscriptions of many of Bryant's career accomplishments, as well as one of his most iconic quotes: "Leave the game better than you found it. And when it comes time for you to leave, leave a legend."Bryant was an 18-time NBA All-Star during his 20-year career with the Lakers.
What is Kobe's logo supposed to be? ›
The Meaning of Kobe's logo
The abstract illustration is composed of six shapes that form an image of a sword sheath. Kobe explained in an interview that his talent is the sword and his life experiences stand as the sheath.
What was Kobe's flaw? ›
Tragic Flaw
He makes bold and very questionable decisions most of the time it works in his favor. Kobe's big flaw was his passion for winning and what he was willing to do to win.
Does Shaq have a statue? ›
A statue of American basketball player Shaquille O'Neal by artists Omri Amrany and Julie Rotblatt-Amrany is installed outside Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
Is Kobe Bryant's grave marked? ›
Unmarked, unknown, kept private at the request of family. Hall of Fame Professional Basketball Player and Olympic Games gold medal athlete.
Kobe Bryant's autographed items can range in price from $500 to $1,000 for a snapshot to $1,000 or more for a signed ball, depending on the quality of the autograph, if it was used in a game, and whether it came with a certificate of authenticity (COA).
Why did Kobe change shirt number? ›
24 is because he was ready for a “new beginning.” Shaquille O'Neal left LA a few years earlier, and after his legal troubles in Eagle, Colorado, Kobe wanted to start fresh and get back to his basketball roots. “Then 24 is a growth from that,” Kobe explained.
How much money does Kobe Bryant own? ›
Kobe Bryant had a net worth of nearly $600 million at the time of his death in 2020, according to Forbes. This amount was the third most in a distinguished list of athletes; Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods were the first two.
Who did Kobe Bryant leave his estate to? ›
Kobe Bryant left everything to Vanessa Bryant and his.
Where did Kobe Bryant spent most of his life? ›
Italy as a whole, where Kobe lived into his teens, is a far cry from Southern California, where the basketball legend not only made a career and a life, but where he also died Sunday in a helicopter crash along with his daughter Gianna and seven other people.
How many Kobe statues are there? ›
It was Vanessa Bryant that revealed the plan to have three statues. "I leave you with one of my husband's amazing quotes," Vanessa Bryant said. "'Leave the game better than you found it and when it comes time for you to leave, leave a legend. ' And that he did."
What is the most expensive Kobe Bryant memorabilia? ›
Kobe Bryant 2007-2008 Lakers jersey – $5.8 million
In addition to its game usage, verified by extensive photo-matching, it also sports Bryant's autograph. Plus the jersey is worn in some of the most iconic photos of Bryant, who died in a 2020 helicopter accident. Like many auctions, the buyer and seller are anonymous.
