Overview

• Luka Doncic, a recent addition to the Los Angeles Lakers, has donated $5,000 to fully fund the restoration of the defaced 'Mambas Forever' mural honoring Kobe and Gigi Bryant.
• The mural, created by artist Louie Palsino, is located at 14th and Main Street in downtown Los Angeles and was vandalized by unknown individuals.
• Palsino launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for the mural's repair, which Doncic completed with his contribution on April 29, 2025.
• Doncic emphasized the importance of giving back to the community, stating, 'They have given me so much, so I just want to give something back.'
• Restoration work is set to begin, with the artist and local community praising Doncic's gesture as a meaningful act of support for Kobe Bryant’s legacy.