{"id":958761,"date":"2021-02-01T05:11:47","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T11:11:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=958761"},"modified":"2021-02-01T05:11:54","modified_gmt":"2021-02-01T11:11:54","slug":"kobe-bryant-black-mamba-basketball-court-austin-mills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/kobe-bryant-black-mamba-basketball-court-austin-mills\/","title":{"rendered":"A Detailed Look at Austin Mills’ Court Dedicated to Kobe Bryant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It’s been a year since Kobe Bryant’s death. Despite the time that’s passed, the tragedy still feels like a nightmare more than a reality. As the anniversary dawned on the sneaker and basketball community at large, a plethora of tributes were made for the Black Mamba and his legacy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Mills<\/a>, an NBA host, tapped Typ Collection<\/a> to create an amazing homage to Bryant with a Black Mamba-inspired court. We discussed the mural and its importance with Mills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read what he had to say below, and take a look at the court itself and on Austin Mills’ Instagram<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There has never been anyone in my life that I’ve put on another level. Kobe was like a superhero to me. In my eyes he was untouchable. <\/p>

When he died, I realized that it can happen to anyone at any time. The best thing you can do is leave a legacy. <\/p>

My goal is to leave the greatest legacy I can. <\/p>Austin Mills<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Snkrs Day:<\/strong> What inspired this mural?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Mills:<\/strong> Kobe was my hero. I grew up a huge fan. We had season tickets to Laker Games. The only basketball shoe I played in growing up were Kobes. His grind inspired me to always be better. Sharing those moments with my dad watching him are memories I will never forget. I couldn’t wait to get home and play video games with Kobe. I couldn’t wait to go to school at 6 am before school and put up shots like Kobe. He was my inspiration. Now I do the same for kids making videos to teach and inspire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

NK: What’s your favorite Kobe memory?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

AM:<\/strong> I went to a Lakers game and Kobe gave me his sweatband after the game. I remember I didn’t care how sweaty it was I was so excited that he gave it to me. He then proceeded to shake my head and I remember I used to watch him do it to his teammates. It made me feel like I was on the court with him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n