AFP, HOLLYWOOD, California: Kobe Bryant became the first athlete to have his foot and hand prints placed in the cement outside Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
The honour, usually reserved for Hollywood's brightest and most glamorous film stars, is another feather in the cap of the 13-time all-star Bryant who has five NBA championship rings and an Olympic gold medal.
Some fans lined up as early as 6:00 am (1400 GMT) on Saturday to get a good viewing spot for the ceremony. But because of rain the ceremony had to be moved inside the iconic movie theatre.
The Los Angeles Lakers star guard Bryant, who wears a size 14 (European 48) shoe, joins such celebrities as John Wayne, Marilyn Monroe and Brad Pitt who have had their hands and feet set in cement in front of the luxury Hollywood movie theater.
Bryant had hands and feet set during a ceremony which coincided with the National Basketball Association's all-star weekend festivities.
The annual NBA all-star game will take place Sunday at Staples Center arena the home of Bryant's Lakers.
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