Luka Dončić has taken the initiative to fund the restoration of a defaced mural that features Kobe and Gigi Bryant in the heart of Los Angeles.
The newcomer guard for the Los Angeles Lakers contributed $5,000 on Tuesday to meet the total goal of a GoFundMe campaign started by artist Louie Palsino.
He is focused on refurbishing the mural known as “Mambas Forever,” located at the intersection of 14th and Main streets.
“It has always meant a lot to support the community,” Dončić mentioned following a practice session at the Lakers’ training facility. “They have given me so much, so I want to return the favor.”
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The Slovenian icon joined the Lakers fewer than three months ago in a significant trade with the Dallas Mavericks.
He partnered with LeBron James to guide the Lakers to the Pacific Division championship and secure the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoffs, while in Game 5 approaches with the Minnesota Timberwolves holding a 3-1 series advantage, Los Angeles is on the verge of being eliminated Wednesday night.
Bryant dedicated his whole two-decade professional journey to the Lakers, claiming five titles and becoming the all-time leading scorer for the organization.
Following the tragic death of Kobe and Gigi Bryant in a helicopter accident in January 2020, numerous murals and community art initiatives celebrating their memory emerged throughout Southern California.
