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I could have totally missed this in the article, but it doesn't seem to mention how it was a phenomenon for quite some time (before his passing and for a while after) for people to say "Kobe!" after throwing something (shooting hoops, playing virtual sports, or even throwing a piece of paper into the trash). Should this be included in his legacy? Sources below :)
https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2020-01-27/kobe-bryant-jump-shots-legacyhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2020/01/27/kobe-bryants-unique-enduring-legacy-among-gamers/151.204.149.224 (talk)05:24, 8 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]
This is a common misconception, he was born at the Lankenau Medical Hospital in Penn Wynne.~2025-31632-00 (talk)18:56, 16 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
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Change the cover image to a better suited image such ashttps://w.wiki/HqmAHoopsLover1533 (talk)23:53, 13 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Not done for now: please establish aconsensus for this alterationbefore posting an edit request. The current photo is fine to me, this one is probably worse given the facial expression, lower angle, and no action. See above, there was a discussion (albeit a year and a bit ago now) regarding the photo to use.Umby 🌕🐶(talk)05:29, 14 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]Current structure:
Proposed structure:
The proposed structure is inspired by theLeBron James article. I also want to add this paragraph to Activism section:
Bryant was an active and outspoken advocate againstpolice violence. After thedeath of Eric Garner in 2014, he wore an "I Can't Breathe" shirt during warm-up. He also stood in solidarity with the family ofTrayvon Martin, appearing at a Los Angeles protest alongsideNipsey Hussle. He later hosted screenings ofJust Mercy, advocating for justice and raise awareness about wrongful convictions. At the same time, he donated to funds for the families of police officers killed in the line of duty.[1]Labratscientist (talk)10:25, 17 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]
