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The congratulatory banner reads, “Taylor Swift, Most Sold Out Performances” for her record-setting 16 sold out shows.

Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant unveils championship banner for Taylor Swift at Staples Center on Aug. 21, 2015. Courtest of Staples Center

Kobe Bryant surprised Taylor Swift with a congratulatory banner at Los Angeles’ Staples Center Friday night (Aug. 21).

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The L.A. Lakers star gifted Swift with the banner on his home turf during the concert, which reads, “Taylor Swift, Most Sold Out Performances” for her record-setting 16 sold-out shows. Watch below.

Bryant pointed to the drop-down banner as fans screamed and before Swift hugged him in gratitude.

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Swift took to Twitter to thank her fans, and Bryant, late Friday night with the caption, “Tonight @kobebryant surprised me with a banner in @STAPLESCenter for the most sold out shows. You did that. Love you.”
 
“My pleasure @taylorswift13 Keep breaking records and changing lives #1989TourLA,” Bryant tweeted in reply.

Ryan Tedder and One Republic also joined Swift on stage during the Los Angeles concert. Watch below.