NBA Unveils Kobe Byrant Trophy, Vanessa Bryant Reacts

BYAlexander ColeUpdated on September 26, 202212.0K Views

Vanessa Bryant & Kobe Bryant

Vanessa Bryant had nothing but good things to say about Kobe's new trophy.

Kobe Bryant is one of the most important and beloved players in the history of basketball. Just a couple of years ago, Kobe tragically passed away in a tragic helicopter accident, and since that time, the NBA world has been looking for ways to honor him. One such way has been through what is now being called the Kobe Bryant Trophy, which will be awarded to the All-Star Game MVP.

Recently, the NBA unveiled the new trophy, which was made by the likes of Victor Solomon. As you can see in the Instagram post below, this trophy is made with four levels, and each level has something that is made to pay homage to Kobe. Overall, it is quite flashy, and it's a piece that is going to make a lot of people excited.

NBA Unveils Kobe Byrant Trophy, Vanessa Bryant Reacts

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Per NBA:

"▫️Base Dimension: The eight-sided base represents Kobe’s No. 8 jersey number. The 18 stars around the trophy represent his 18 All-Star selections. The base height of 2 inches is a nod to his 2002 NBA All-Star MVP.

▫️Level 1: The 24 stars represent Kobe’s No. 24 jersey number. The 7-inch height is a nod to his 2007 NBA All-Star MVP.

▫️Level 2: The 10 stars represent Kobe’s USA Basketball No. 10 jersey. The 9-inch height is a nod to his 2009 NBA All-Star MVP.

▫️Level 3: The five stars represent Kobe’s five NBA championships. The 11-inch height is a nod to his 2011 NBA All-Star MVP.

▫️Level 4: A single star represents Kobe’s NBA MVP Award in the 2007-08 season. The 2-inch height of the final star represents his two Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP awards (2009, 2010)."

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Vanessa Bryant commented on the trophy with gratitude as she said "I love everything this trophy represents, all of my husband’s hard work and dedication ~ Mamba Mentality."

Needless to say, whoever wins this trophy for the first time, will remember the moment for the rest of their life.

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Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.