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.