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Lower Merion Opens Student Merch Store After Kobe's Death

While the district said it does not want to profit from Kobe's death, they want to make merchandise available to those seeking to honor him.

Kobe Bryant fans pay their respects at Lower Merion High School.
Kobe Bryant fans pay their respects at Lower Merion High School. ( Mitchell Leff / Getty Images)

ARDMORE, PA — Kobe Bryant put Lower Merion High School on the map, and since his death the Lower Merion School District has been getting requests to make Lower Merion High School basketball merchandise available.

And for a limited time only, the district has opened the student store to the public for those looking to honor the late great NBA superstar by donning Lower Merion High School Basketball gear.

The district said it does not want to profit off the death of Bryant, his daughter, and seven others, but wants to give the public a way to pay tribute to Bryant's roots.

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The store will be open to the public through Feb. 16.

If the public continues to show interest in LMHS basketball gear, the store will open tow for week in March after initial orders are filled, the district said.

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