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Kobe Bryant lives on in striking Miri court artwork
Published on: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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Kobe Bryant lives on in striking Miri court artwork
The large-scale mural has been widely praised online. - Chak Kiong Kong | Facebook
MIRI:  A public basketball court in Taman Bulatan here has gone viral after being transformed into a large-scale tribute to late NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

The court features a full-floor mural painted in Lakers colours, depicting Bryant in multiple iconic poses across the playing surface.

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Social media posts confirm the artwork was created by local artist Jagung Art with support from Shin Yang Construction, taking about two months to complete.

The project has been widely praised online, with visitors describing it as a unique landmark that blends sports and street art in the city.

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While some posts claim it is Malaysia’s first fully painted basketball court, no official confirmation has been issued, though the installation has already drawn strong public interest.
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