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Mamba and Mambacita Foundation Unveils Kobe and Gianna Bryant Tribute Court in East L.A.

The 21st community basketball court, designed to honor Kobe and Gianna’s legacy, opens at Atlantic Avenue Park with Vanessa and Natalia Bryant in attendance.

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General view of a billboard above the El Capitan Entertainment Centre promoting the new Marvel Studios film ‘Thunderbolts*’ May 02, 2025 in Hollywood, California.
President Donald Trump, left, and first lady Melania Trump arrive to speak during a bill signing event for the “Take it Down Act” in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, May 19, 2025, in Washington.
A view of the basketball courts at Atlantic Avenue Park May 19, 2025.

Overview

  • The Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation partnered with BodyArmor to refurbish a basketball court at Atlantic Avenue Park in East Los Angeles.
  • The court features purple-and-gold colors, the phrase 'Play Gigi’s Way,' a Kobe & Gianna logo with butterflies, and the numbers 24 and 2 honoring their jersey numbers.
  • Vanessa Bryant, chair of the foundation, and Natalia Bryant attended the unveiling, with Natalia emphasizing her sister’s values of competitiveness and sportsmanship.
  • This is the foundation’s 21st community basketball court and the third in Los Angeles, aimed at creating opportunities for underserved youth.
  • Located near three schools, the court hosted drills with student Chole Pandy and Natalia Bryant during its opening event.