Luka Doncic donates the $5K needed to restore vandalized mural of Kobe and Gigi Bryant
Kobe and Gigi Bryant mural vandalized in DTLA
The mural in downtown Los Angeles, located near 14th and Main streets, featured Kobe and Gigi Bryant holding a basketball, with the LA skyline behind them.
LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Lakers international superstar Luka Dončić stepped up in a big way off the court in honor of an NBA icon.
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What we know:
Fans were stunned to learn one of the first murals of Kobe and Gigi Bryant following their passing had been vandalized in downtown Los Angeles.
An Instagram page dedicated to the remarkable artwork of the legendary Laker and his teen daughter informed fans of the destruction and created a GoFundMe to restore it.
"Unfortunately, one of the first Kobe and Gigi murals has been vandalized in Downtown Los Angeles. We’re sharing to bring awareness to the community of fans here in LA, and around the world, who respect and appreciate artists and their mural tributes," the Instagram post read.
After hearing about the defaced art on Main and 14th streets, Doncic donated the funds needed to restore the art.
Luka continues to honor Kobe
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Luka Doncic covers cost to restore vandalized Kobe mural
Luka Doncic has stepped up to pay the entire expected cost of restoring a vandalized mural depicting Kobe and Gigi Bryant in downtown Los Angeles.
Kobe Bryant and Luka Dončić shared heartfelt moments during what became Bryant's final appearance at the Crypto.com Arena, which was then called the Staples Center.
Doncic happened to be one of Gigi Bryant's favorite players.
Also, when Doncic was introduced as a Laker earlier this year following a blockbuster trade, he mentioned that he wished Kobe and Gigi Bryant were there to witness the big moment.
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- Remembering Kobe Bryant's final appearance at Staples Center
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The Source: Information from GoFundMe officials and the Kobe Mural Instagram page.