‘We Wanted to Throw a Twist on It’: Why an Iconic Kobe Bryant Image Was Altered for a Dodger-Themed Mural

‘We wanted to throw a twist on it’: Why an iconic Kobe Bryant image was altered for a Dodger-themed mural

LOS ANGELES — The image is iconic — Kobe Bryant letting out a roar while tugging on his gold Lakers jersey after scoring 49 points during a playoff win over the Denver Nuggets on April 23, 2008.

'We wanted to throw a twist on it': Why an iconic Kobe Bryant image was altered for a Dodger-themed mural

A new mural features an iconic image of Kobe Bryant, but instead of purple and gold, the late Lakers legend's jersey is white with blue letters spelling 'Dodgers.'

Mural Of Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant In Dodgers Jersey Pops Up In L.A.

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has remained one of the most important figures in all of L.A. sports in the five years since he passed away. It’s almost impossible to drive through the streets of Los Angeles without seeing some form of artwork commemorating Bryant’s impact on the city, whether it be with the Lakers or the L.A. Dodgers. The Dodgers expressed their admiration for Kobe last weekend when they had a bobblehead giveaway, invitin…