Kobe Bryant to Be Honored With Emmy Governors Award The basketball legend will be recognized posthumously after being selected by the award committee.
Bryant has been chosen thanks to "his legacy of philanthropy, community building and inspiration that extended beyond the basketball court." The Emmy Governors Award gets presented to an individual, company or organization that has made a substantial contribution to the greater L.A.
Area.
Outstanding, visionary and innovative achievements to either arts, sciences or television management are also recognized.
Bryant was nominated by Spectrum SportsNet for his contributions to the NBA franchise.
The Academy also recognizes how the former Lakers star "championed a number of worthy causes and critical issues..." "... [by] becoming an ambassador for women's basketball, a mentor and youth advocate, and rais[ing] awareness of homelessness in Los Angeles." The award will be presented during the 72nd L.A.
Area Emmy Awards during a live stream on July 18 on Emmys.com.
