Hollywood filmmaker Spike Lee honored Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant at the Oscars red carpet on Sunday.
Lee wore a purple suit with gold trim -- the traditional Lakers colors -- and the number 24" on the lapel. The number "24" was also on the back of his jacket.
Spike Lee hits the #Oscars red carpet in a full head to toe tribute to the late Kobe Bryant 💜💛 https://t.co/TUq7dnYDVF pic.twitter.com/tXGK3SqO7p
— Good Morning America (@GMA) February 9, 2020
Presenter Spike Lee honors Kobe Bryant on the #Oscars red carpet 💜💛 pic.twitter.com/XrIZZT9KlN
— ABC (@ABCNetwork) February 9, 2020
Bryant, his daughter, Gianna, and seven others were killed in January after the helicopter they were riding in crashed in California. A public memorial service for Bryant will be held on Feb. 24 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.