Inter Milan’s forward, Marcus Thuram, commemorated the Nerazzurri’s 21st Scudetto victory with a touching tribute to NBA icon Kobe Bryant on Instagram.
Following Inter’s confirmation of their 21st league title, Thuram posted a picture on social media where he emulated one of Kobe Bryant’s most recognizable poses. This moment occurred in the locker room as the team celebrated their championship win.
Thuram had opened the scoring in a 2-0 triumph over Parma, a victory that secured the Scudetto for Inter with three matches still to play.
Shortly after the match concluded, Thuram shared an edited image on Instagram. The picture depicted him holding two Scudetto trophies, representing his championships with the club. While Inter would officially lift the 2025-26 Scudetto trophy after the season’s final matchday, Thuram’s pose was a direct homage to an iconic photograph of NBA legend Kobe Bryant taken in June 2001. This celebrated photo captured Bryant after the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
You can find comprehensive reactions, photos, and videos from Inter’s title celebrations on the dedicated Football Italia LIVEBLOG.
English Translation:
Inter striker Marcus Thuram paid tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant on Instagram while celebrating the Nerazzurri’s Scudetto victory.
Inter star Thuram recreated one of Kobe Bryant’s iconic photos on social media while celebrating the club’s 21st Scudetto in the dressing room on Sunday.
Thuram had scored the opening goal in a 2-0 win over Parma, which allowed the Nerazzurri to win the Scudetto with three games to spare.
Right after the match, Thuram posted an Instagram picture showing him with two Scudetto trophies, those he won during his time at the Stadio Meazza.
It was an edited picture as Inter will only lift the 2025-26 Scudetto trophy after the final matchday, but his pose was a tribute to the iconic picture of NBA legend Kobe Bryant taken in June 2001 after the Los Angeles Lakers had beaten the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 in Philadelphia.