Kobe Bryant’s handprints and footprints are now permanently on display at the iconic Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
In an unveiling ceremony Wednesday, paid tribute to the late NBA star’s legacy. , 20, gave a long speech while her younger sisters Bianka, 6, and Capri, 3, watched from the audience, People reported.
“I’m honored to be here today to recognize the man that we all knew and loved — my dad,,” Natalia said. Referring to him as the she said he always made time for his daughters despite his intense work ethic and commitment to basketball.
“Being his daughter is one of the greatest joys of my life, and I hope to continue to embody and cherish the many lessons he has taught me,” she added.
Most of those cemented into the theatre’s foreground are Hollywood luminaries like actors, directors and musical artists. In 2011, Bryant became the first athlete to receive the honor.
“I feel extremely honored to be able to do this. … It’s not going anywhere. It’s here forever. You are part of Los Angeles forever,” he told CBS Los Angeles at the time.
The handprints and footprints were kept in storage.
Bryant’s inclusion in this pantheon was a symbol of the impact he had on the, as well as the love he had for the city, his eldest daughter said Wednesday.
Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna died in a in Calabasas, Calif. Seven others died, too.
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