The sporting world lost an icon on Sunday following news of the tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.
Bryant, an alumni of Lower Merion High School in Admore, Pennsylvania, was honored by his alma matter through the set up of an impromptu shrine right at the doorstep of the school's Bryant Gymnasium:
A makeshift shrine has been set up outside the Bryant gymnasium at Kobe Bryant’s alma mater, Lower Merion High School. pic.twitter.com/RllivtUNu8
— Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) January 27, 2020
At this point, we're thinking that this was not even something the school sanctioned themselves, with supporters, friends, and former schoolmates just probably deciding to offer their respects to the high school's most prominent athlete through flowers and basketballs. What we're certain of, however, is that this is a very solemn and moving sight to behold.
Bryant went to Lower Merion High School in the early '90s, during which he would have a four-year career that is nothing short of legendary. As a senior, he led the team to its first championship in over five decades. To this date, Kobe's retired No. 33 jersey hangs proudly in the school's gymnasium.
Following a stellar high school career, Bryant opted to skip college in order to go straight to the pros. He made himself eligible for the NBA Draft in 1996, in which he would be selected 13th overall by the Hornets before a draft night trade to the Lakers. The rest, as they say, is history.
Kobe Bryant first made his name in the United States as a highly skilled and highly-promising teenager at Lower Merion High School. It is only fitting that the school and the rest of Admore, Pennsylvania honor the five-time NBA champ.
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