Devastated locals had hoped that Bryant would one day step into what they called the ‘House of Kobe’ — a court adorned with wall-sized murals of his likeness. — AFP pic
Locals had hoped that Bryant — who died in a helicopter crash in California — would one day step into what they called the “House of Kobe”, a court adorned with wall-sized murals of his likeness. “We hoped he would get in touch with us... We have a ‘House of Kobe’ for you,” said Eric Martinez, the congressman behind the project in Valenzuela City, which is part of Manila’s sprawl.It is a love affair that goes back to the 1900s when the game was introduced to the archipelago by the Americans.It became part of the national school curriculum and since then Philippine squads have played respectably on an international level.
It is Bryant’s reputation as ultra-competitive that made him the namesake for Valenzuela’s new indoor court, one of nearly 25,000 scattered around the nation.
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