Kelli Pearson
A California couple has created a stunning tribute to late NBA legend Kobe Bryant.
Kelli Pearson and her husband designed the display in Pleasanton, a San Francisco Bay area suburb, according to KPIX.
Kelli Pearson created the design by using several pictures of Bryant, and her husband, Pete Davis, loaded the image into a specialized lawn mower as he made it come to life.
The result is a 115-foot tall and 92-foot wide image of Bryant in his Los Angeles Lakers jersey holding a basketball. The couple’s company, New Ground Technology, shared a video of the project Wednesday on its YouTube channel.
The grass is blown in one direction or another to create the light and dark contrast, so fans will only be able to enjoy the image of Bryant for a couple days until the grass returns to normal.
This is such a cool and unique tribute to a man loved by many.
Bryant was one of 9 people who lost their lives in a horrific helicopter crash. Among the victims was Bryant’s 13-year old daughter, ‘Gigi’.
All the victims lives should be honored. Rest in peace to all.
Kobe Bryant, 41
Bryant was an NBA MVP who had a 20-year career with the Lakers that began when he was 18.
Gianna Bryant, 13
Gianna Bryant was quick to remind people that her father, who was the son of a professional basketball player, didn’t need a son of his own to continue the family’s basketball legacy.
John Altobelli, 56
Keri Altobelli, 46
Alyssa Altobelli, 13
John Altobelli and his wife, Keri, were on board the helicopter with their daughter Alyssa, who played on the same club team as Gianna Bryant.
Christina Mauser, 38
Mauser was the top assistant coach of the Mamba girls’ basketball team, and her players included Gianna Bryant and Alyssa Altobelli, said Samantha Doucette, another coach at the Mamba Sports Academy.
Ara Zobayan, 50
Ara Zobayan, was Bryant’s private pilot.
Sarah Chester, 45
Payton Chester, 13
Mother and daughter Sarah and Payton Chester were among the nine victims of the helicopter crash.
