Kobe Bryant surprised everyone in 2015 by showing up unexpectedly at one of Swift’s Los Angeles shows. The singer became the first artist to receive this honour after performing to a sold-out crowd at Staples Centre 16 times, according to NBC Sports.
Joining the performer on stage, Kobe Bryant clarified that the number 16 also represented the number of titles the Los Angeles Lakers held at the time. Then, in celebration of Swift’s accomplishment, the basketball player revealed a unique banner that will be displayed in the arena.
Kobe Bryant responded to Swift’s tweet on Twitter, which is now known as X, saying, “My pleasure @taylorswift13.” Continue shattering records and transforming lives.”
In addition, the NBA veteran posted a picture from the memorable occasion to Instagram with the message, “Banners hang forever, friends hang from time to time.”
In a 2019 interview, Kobe Bryant gave Taylor Swift a lot of praise.
Kobe Bryant acknowledged being a huge fan of Swift while expressing his respect for her during an appearance on “The Jordan Harbinger Show” in 2019.
“You know, I think it’s vital to pay attention to those who achieve amazing things. Therefore, it’s not only genre-specific; rather, Taylor has dominated the field for an extremely long period. “How and why,” he questioned.
The basketball player praised Swift’s kindness during the interview as well.
“She is a charming young lady. Before she even became famous as Taylor Swift, she was a kindness to my daughters. That’s the reason I’ll always be there for her if she needs anything,” he stated.
In 2020, Taylor Swift paid homage to Kobe Bryant upon his passing.
Along with seven other individuals, Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna perished in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020.
Swift honoured the NBA greatness on X.
“Hearing the news of this unbelievable tragedy breaks my heart. What the families are going through is beyond my comprehension. For myself and the rest of us, Kobe meant the world. At that moment, she added, “Sending my prayers, love, and endless condolences to Vanessa and the family and anyone who lost someone on that flight.”
