Kobe Bryant Death Anniversary: The Sweetest Bryant Family Moments
A year after Kobe Bryant and his 13-year old daughter Gianna died in a helicopter crash, fans have [...]
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This photo was shared by Vanessa days after Kobe and Gianna died. Along with the photo she wrote a statement thanking fans for their love and support: "There aren't enough words to describe our pain right now. I take comfort in knowing that Kobe and Gigi both knew that they were so deeply loved."
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Here's a look at Kobe and Gianna at a Lakers game. Gianna played basketball and was looking to play for UConn in college in a few years. Kobe was the coach for her team and he would constantly teach Gianna the game. Many think that Gianna would have been a legendary college and pro player.
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This photo was taken during Halloween 2019 and the Bryant family was dressed as the characters from The Wizard of Oz. The Instagram post received over 1.5 million likes and fans commented with heart emojis.
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Here's a look at Vanessa with her daughters. In the caption, she wrote: "Natalia, Gianna, Bianka and Capri, Mommy loves you more than you will ever know. May God Bless you, always."
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Kobe posted this photo on Mother's Day last year. In the caption, he wrote: "Happy Mother's Day (Vanessa Bryant) we love you and thank you for all that you do for our family. You are the foundation of all that we hold dear. I love you."
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Kobe posted this during the couple's anniversary in 2019. They got married in 2001 and while they have had their rough patches, they have been a strong couple. Based on what Vanessa said during her eulogy for Kobe, their love will last forever.
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The Bryant family was relaxing during Thanksgiving and it looks like they have a very enjoyable meal. With Kobe retired, he had the opportunity to enjoy the holiday and not have to worry about getting ready for a game.
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The Bryant family also had fun during Christmas 2019. This was a special one because it was Capri's first Christmas. One fan commented: "I'm crying every day. I love you guys fly high rest in peace have fun in heaven."
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In a set of photos and videos Vanessa posted in December 2020, Kobe and Gianna sit courtside at a Lakers game against the Dallas Mavericks. Photos from that day have since been widely published with Kobe holding his arm around his young basketball star daughter. "My gorgeous Gigi and handsome boo-boo. Mambacita and Black Mamba forever," Vanessa captioned the post.
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