Fans might be hoping to say their final goodbyes to Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant in his home turf of the Staples Center, but officials are reportedly looking elsewhere for the legend’s funeral.
The 18 time NBA All-Star died in a tragic helicopter crash which also claimed the lives of eight other people, including his daughter, Gianna.
TMZ is reporting city officials have been eyeing the Coliseum — which is home to both the USC Trojans and the Los Angeles Rams — as the likely location for a memorial.
“Kobe Bryant’s public memorial could be such a massive event, organizers are considering holding it at the famous L.A. Coliseum because the Staples Center simply isn’t big enough.
Our sources tell us … a meeting took place this week to discuss where Kobe’s eventual memorial might go down in the coming weeks or even months. People who were in the room say a few venues were considered — some made more sense than others.”
The Staples Center only holds around $20K people, while the Coliseum holds over $80K, with the surrounding parks being capable of holding many more.
“The Rose Bowl was also brought up as a possible venue — since it holds nearly 91,000 — but we’re told Pasadena is just too far away.
Our sources say no official decision has been made yet, but the conversation is underway. As for Kobe’s funeral service, no decisions have been made about that either.”
Despite the extra seats that the Coliseum holds, it still won’t be enough for the amount of people in Los Angeles who would want to attend. That’s not even factoring in the countless folks who will fly in from the country and the world to attend as well.
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Kobe was just 41 when he died Sunday. His daughter, Gianna, who also passed away in the helicopter crash, was only 13. Seven others also perished in the crash.
