Some people want the NBA to change the NBA logo from a silhouette of Jerry West, currently a general manager or maybe former general manager, to one of Kobe Bryant.
Jerry West said he would be happy with this change.
Jerry West
Jerry West welcoming Shaq to the Lakers
Kobe Bryant was definitely not perfect but he did have a specialty that went beyond his sport into the general public. His persona and also generosity will be missed. Hopefully others will carry on with an even greater influence for the good. (NOT TRUMPLIKE)
Some people, not me, feel that Laker fans will treat much like the assassination of John Kennedy. People will remember what they were doing and the reactions of other people. Kobe Bryant was 18 years old when he started playing in the NBA. He went directly from playing for his high school sport...