Since Monday, in Washington, visitors to the National Museum of African-American History and Culture can discover a new exhibit entitled ” Sports: Leveling the Playing Field » including a showcase dedicated to basketball. Inside, a Kobe Bryant jersey worn during the 2008 Finals and a pair of LeBron James ‘Equality’ shoes, as well as the tracksuit for the Texas Western Miners, the first team to win the NCAA title with a five-only. black players. It was in 1966.
During his lifetime, Kobe Bryant had donated a million dollars to the museum in 2008, and it was in 2017 that he offered this jersey worn against the Celtics in the 2008 final.
« Kobe’s contributions, on and off the pitch, were remarkable »Explained the acting director of the establishment. ” As a donor, he was aware of the importance of this museum for the nation and the whole world. We believe this is the perfect time in history to honor his memory by showing off this jersey. »
When the museum asked Kobe Bryant why he had chosen the jersey for a lost final, the latter replied: ” I keep those from 2009 and 2010! »
Visuel : Smithsonian
