NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced on February 16 that the NBA’s all-star game MVP Award will be named after Kobe Bryant in honor of the late lakers player.

Bryant spent his entire NBA career (1996-2016) with the Los Angeles lakers. He was an 18-time NBA all-star and was the all-star MVP four times . Kobe Bryant is a generation of legends, is the memory of many people’s youth, his sudden death, let many fans shock and grief, the naming decision must also be to pay tribute to the black mamba spirit!

After the official announcement, many netizens said: “deserved”, “forever black mamba, fans miss you” and others said: “no problem, kobe is the soul of the NBA.” Yes, fans will never forget the countless moments he brought to the NBA arena.

“Kobe Bryant is synonymous with the NBA’s all-star team and embodies the spirit of the game’s worldwide celebration,” NBA officials said. “he has always enjoyed playing alongside the best players and performing at the highest level for millions of fans around the world.”

Kobe has inspired countless fans with his spirit, kobe Bryant, mamba spirit, will be remembered by the world. Former President barack Obama, who learned of Bryant’s death, expressed his condolences on social media. “Kobe Bryant is a legend on the basketball court and the second chapter of his life has only just begun,” Obama wrote. It was even more heartbreaking as parents to learn of the death of kobe’s daughter jaina. On this incredible day, my wife michelle and I send our love and prayers to the families of Vanessa and kobe.”