Los Angeles Lakers

Mad love: Kobe surprises Taylor Swift with banner at Staples Center

Published Aug. 22, 2015 3:19 p.m. ET

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There already was plenty of star power at the Staples Center on Friday night. Then Kobe Bryant walked onstage.

The home of the Los Angeles Lakers played host to Taylor Swift, whose concert sold out the venue for the 16th consecutive time, a Staples Center record. So during a break in the action, Bryant decided to surprise Swift with some personal congratulations.

Not only did Swift receive the gratitude of the Laker great, she also got her very own banner raised to the rafters alongside all those Lakers championships.

At least the arena got to hang at least one banner this season. Needless to say, T-Swift was pretty pumped.

It was a beautiful night in Los Angeles. Thank you @kobebryant, Ryan Tedder@OneRepublic, @STAPLESCenter & the fans! pic.twitter.com/nKb44khnaA
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) August 22, 2015

Tonight @kobebryant surprised me with a banner in @STAPLESCenter for the most sold out shows. You did that. Love you https://t.co/SI61260FlT
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) August 22, 2015