Kobe Bryant could have street named after him near Staples Center

Kobe Bryant was part of the fabric of the Los Angeles community for nearly 25 years before he died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, and city officials are trying to determine what the best way is to honor his legacy.

According to TMZ, LA City Council members have been discussing the possibility of naming a street after Bryant. While no decisions have been made, there has been talk about making a tribute to Kobe across from Staples Center in the LA Live area, and one idea that has been floated is naming a street after the former NBA MVP.

Kobe spent his entire career with the Lakers and helped them win five championships. Many great players have come and gone in Los Angeles, but he was easily one of the most popular. He also remained very visible around the area after he retired, so a street name won’t be the only way the Lakers and the City of Los Angeles honor him.

The death of Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others has been felt across the globe. Many NBA players have already changed their jersey numbers in honor of Kobe, and the NBA is making a significant change to the All-Star Game format that includes a tribute to him. We can expect that theme to continue for weeks and months to come.

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Other victims of the helicopter crash:
– John Altobelli, junior college baseball coach, also died in helicopter crash
– Christina Mauser, girls’ basketball coach, among the helicopter crash victims
– Sarah Chester, daughter Payton were also killed in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash
– Ara Zobayan was the pilot in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash

Tributes to Kobe:
– Vanessa Bryant posts first Instagram message since death of Kobe, Gianna
– NBA players changing jersey numbers in honor of Kobe Bryant
– Bill Belichick shares touching anecdote in tribute to Kobe Bryant
– UConn honors Gianna Bryant with own jersey, spot on the bench
– Kobe Bryant could have street named after him near Staples Center
– Video: Shaq gets emotional talking about Kobe Bryant on TNT
– LeBron James had inspirational message for Lakers during meeting about Kobe
– Dallas Mavericks retire Kobe Bryant’s No. 24 jersey
– Video: Raptors, Spurs start game with amazing tribute to Kobe Bryant
– Shaq posts heartfelt tribute to Kobe Bryant
– Michael Jordan releases statement on death of ‘little brother’ Kobe Bryant
– Video: Doc Rivers breaks down crying talking about Kobe Bryant
– Phil Jackson calls Kobe Bryant ‘a chosen one’ in statement on his death
– NBA commissioner Adam Silver issues statement on death of Kobe Bryant
– Video: Dwyane Wade posts emotional message reacting to Kobe Bryant’s death
– Kendrick Perkins extends olive branch to Kevin Durant after Kobe Bryant’s death
– Gilbert Arenas vows to begin coaching career like Kobe Bryant urged him to
– Video: Emotional Mike Breen sums up NBA world’s emotions about Kobe Bryant’s death
– Trae Young’s huge game was full of Kobe Bryant-related statistical coincidences