Jayson Tatum Pays Touching Dedication To Kobe Bryant
Santa Day, Boston defeated the Lakers.
A moving homage to the late NBA icon Kobe Bryant was given by Jayson Tatum during a Christmas Day game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics.
Tatum wore the recognizable green Celtics outfit along with a purple band with Kobe’s 24 during the game, which took place at the Crypto.com Arena, home court of the Lakers.
Tatum has always looked up to Kobe Bryant as a basketball legend, so this wasn’t the first time he showed his adoration for the legend.
Jayson Tatum has discovered a number of ways to honor Kobe since his untimely death, including donning a purple wristband that is evocative of Kobe’s unique flair.
In the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals, during a pivotal Game 7 between the Celtics and the Miami Heat, Tatum wore the armband and won MVP honors.
The Christmas Day game versus the Lakers has special meaning for Tatum, who has acknowledged viewing highlights from Kobe’s great career.
Along with paying respect to Kobe, Tatum’s 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists helped Boston win 126-115, securing his place as the league’s top player and keeping the Celtics in the regular season.
