How Celebrities Are Paying Tribute to Basketball Icon, Kobe And Gianna on 2-Year Anniversary of Their Deaths.

On Jan. 26, 2020, a helicopter crashed into the hills of Calabasas, California — and five families lost loved ones. Vanessa Bryant lost a daughter and a husband, who was also the father of her four children and the man she’d loved since she was in high school.

Celebrities and the basketball world are remembering NBA legend Kobe Bryant on the second anniversary of his death. Across social media, many fans and friends of Kobe posted heartfelt tributes to commemorate his life, and the life of his daughter.

Singer Ciara posted a photo in a Kobe jersey, writing, “Forever & Always in our hearts Kobe & Gigi
#2 #24 ❤️ Love you @VanessaBryant @NataliaBryant,” and tagging Kobe’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, and their oldest daughter, Natalia Bryant.

 

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Kobe’s former teammate Lamar Odom posted footage of a Kobe and Gianna pendant he said his management group had made for him. Alongside the video, Odom wrote, “To understand that Kobe meant the world to me and have this made as a constant reminder for me to keep going has me at loss for words.”

He also wrote in a tribute that “not a day goes by without thinking of you my brother @kobebryant. To vanessabryant and the family, I love you all! I have been taking on everyday with the #mambamentality and it has helped me remain focused and accomplish different goals I have set for myself. Bean showed me what greatness takes ! So I am taking it!”

 

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Wrote former basketball star Vince Carter, “I’m thankful to see another year of life but it’s really tough to celebrate when the world lost a great human being on this same day. Rest well Kobe the world is truly missing a great one.”

I’m thankful to see another year of life but it’s really tough to celebrate when the world lost a great human being on this same day. Rest well Kobe the world is truly missing a great one.
So on this day I celebrate you & I say thank you for the battles & the friendship.#8/24 pic.twitter.com/3eLr9cT6gS

— Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) January 26, 2022

Check out additional Kobe tributes below.

 

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Kobe Bryant was not only a brilliant basketball player, but also a champion of women’s sports.

It’s been 2 years since the deaths of Kobe, Gianna, & those on board with them.

Thinking of their loved ones today. 💛💜

📷: @dannyssignlbc pic.twitter.com/th2SeOzUz4

— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) January 26, 2022

 

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Kobe Bryant died two years ago today.

Neymar scored that day, and he flashed No. 24 to pay tribute 💜💛

(via @PSG_English)pic.twitter.com/MmLJ7TWcPM

— B/R Football (@brfootball) January 26, 2022

Vanessa has yet to post about her husband’s birthday, but she recently paid tribute to her husband’s 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors on Jan. 22, 2006.

Today we remember the legacy of #KobeBryant & his daughter #GiannaBryant. Their influence on and off the court will never be forgotten. Thank you, Kobe, for teaching us perseverance through Mamba Mentality. Mamba & Mambacita forever 💜💛 https://t.co/fX49m3X1Zt

— ColorOfChange (@ColorOfChange) January 26, 2022