Life does indeed goes on, but Vanessa-who hasn't granted any interviews or otherwise spoken out in a non-social-media forum since the public memorial last February-hasn't bothered to pretend that, while some days are easier than others, there aren't still times that are almost unbearably hard.Īt the same time, though, every remembrance of Kobe and her Gigi, the family's next budding hoops star who died on her way to a tournament with her dad, is also testament to Vanessa's strength as she faces down the unfathomable, all while knowing that she has to be strong for daughters Natalia, 18, Bianka, 4, and 19-month-old Capri-and that staying down isn't the Bryant way. But she has also shared intimate, honest glimpses into her pain as she's had to experience one first-Valentine's Day, birthdays, her wedding anniversary, Christmas-after another without her husband and daughter Gigi. The remarkably private Vanessa-whose Instagram account was always set to request-only despite her being the first lady of Lakers basketball for so many years-temporarily made her account public after the tragedy, but has since gone back to having that buffer. Some of her photos look just like a mom having good times with her smiling kids and devoted friends, chilling in the pool in the summer, bundled up in the snow in the winter. 23, what would have been his 42nd birthday. It should've been me," the 38-year-old wrote in a tribute to Kobe on Aug. Gigi was supposed to be here with her sisters. I always wanted to go first so that I selfishly didn't have to feel this heartache. Thus, with the accident being 3 years ago, both of them remain in the heart and memory of every NBA fan out there."I'm mad I didn't go first. Before their death, both Kobe and Gigi attended the Lakers game together for the last time. After Kobe Bryant’s retirement from NBA, both attended the Lakers games in support of the players. The father-daughter duo accompanied together in many games. Kobe as a father was also quite supportive of her and her career. The latter grew fond of the sport and attended the Harbor Day School in Newport Beach, California. Kobe and Gigi have been quite close when it comes to basketball. Kobe and Gigi attending Laker’s game at the Staples Centre. The second daughter, Gianna Maria-Onore born in May 2006, was seen in interest with basketball. He is also the all-time leading scorer in the Lakers.ĭespite being a legend in NBA, he proved to be a great dad to his four daughters. From winning five NBA championships to an 18-time All-Star to the 2008 NBA MVP, and a two-time NBA Finals MVP. The nickname “Black Mamba”, given for his dominant nature, Kobe Bryant during his time in NBA has been a successful player. Kobe Bryant and Gigi to be remembered in the history of the NBA (Credit- USA Today)Īpart from this, murals of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, done by street artists, are across the walls in more than 30 countries. Murals of Kobe and Gigi did by street artists across the countries. We can be sure that both of them will be remembered by the NBA world even after many years. It isn’t a surprise that they have had such a huge impact on the world.
I’m all in my emotions right now.Ī fan wrote, “Man it’s painful seeing this every time… those two together”, indicating that is still hard to digest the fact that both Kobe and Gianna are gone. Man it’s painful seeing this every time… those two together 🥺🥺🥺
The note written by Gianna’s best friend Aubrey described her best moments with Gianna.Ī month before the third death anniversary, a video was uploaded on Twitter of their last presence at the Staples Center.ģ years ago today, Kobe’s final time at Staples Center 😢 /l3oZooTkSOįollowing this tweets by fans were uploaded in remembrance of them. For their first death anniversary, Vanessa Bryant posted a heartfelt note in an Instagram post. Mauser was the assistant coach of the Mamba girls’ basketball team.įollowing the sudden death of the father-daughter duo of Kobe and Gigi, NBA and the Bryant family mourned a great loss. It included John Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, Alyssa Altobelli, Sarah Chester, Payton Chester, Christina Mauser, and Ara Zobaya, the pilot. According to sources, the accident involved 7 other people who died that day. On 26 January 2020, the world witnessed a tragic accident of the former NBA player Kobe Bryant, 41, and his daughter Gianna Bryant, 13.
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