'We wanted to throw a twist on it': Why an iconic Kobe Bryant image was altered for a Dodger-themed mural
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Kobe Bryant's iconic playoff moment is reimagined in a mural where he dons a white Dodgers jersey instead of a gold Lakers one. This mural, painted by Gustavo Zermeño Jr., is part of the tribute to the Dodgers' 2024 World Series championship and resides on a building that will become an Eat Fantastic restaurant in Redondo Beach. The mural also includes notable Dodgers players and figures such as Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani with his dog Decoy, and rapper Ice Cube. Zermeño stated that including Bryant was essential for maintaining the theme.
The altered version of the iconic image shows Kobe Bryant wearing a white Dodgers jersey, paying tribute to the Dodgers' 2024 World Series championship.
Artist Gustavo Zermeño Jr. emphasized the importance of including Kobe Bryant in the mural as a way to honor both the Lakers and Dodgers.
The mural showcases figures from the Dodgers' title run, including Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, alongside a reimagined Bryant in a Dodgers jersey.
Each Eat Fantastic location features a Kobe mural, with this particular piece celebrating the Dodgers' championship theme.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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