NBA: Today has been declared "Kobe Bryant Day" in the City of Los Angeles.

Five-time NBA Champion Kobe Bryant.

With today being the 24th day of the 8th Month of the year - August, the City of Los Angeles has decided to honour Kobe Bryant for all the accolades and fame he has brought throughout his NBA career that spanned 20 seasons, all with the LA Lakers by declaring this Wednesday as "Kobe Bryant Day".

The honour, which was announced in a statement on Monday, falls on a day that commemorates the two jersey numbers that Bryant wore during his Lakers career: 8 and 24.

Kobe Bryant delivered five NBA Championships to the City of Los Angeles plus other numerous accolades. Also, he will be honoured for his philanthropic work.

In a statement made by LA City Councilman Jose Huizar:

"For 20 years, we were all beneficiaries of Kobe's incredible talent and legendary work ethic, and on 8-24 we'll gather to say 'Thank you, Mamba'".

The Former NBA All-Star player will be honoured at the Los Angeles City hall.