Vanessa Bryant recently took to Instagram to share a throwback video of her late husband — Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant — the comments section of the post has lit up. In the video clip, a younger Kobe is seen chatting with a correspondent from Extra and answering some questions about his life.
He revealed that his first job was “mowing grass, and each law I got $5.” He then quipped, “I wasn’t much of a negotiator, I’ve kind of grown into that as time goes on,” while also admitting how he “can’t stand bees and dog poop,” which garnered laughs from his interviewer.
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Later in the clip, an more recent interview with Kobe was shown, wherein he said that his daughter didn’t really have “nicknames” for him, and that his wife was his “best friend,” but his biggest pet peeve was still “dog poop.”
In her post, Bryant simply added a red heart emoji in the caption, but her love was clearly felt by all those who have since taken to the post to express their sorrow and sympathy.
Scroll down to read the heartfelt responses to the resurfaced clip, along with some photos of the beloved couple and their family.
“My husbands (sic) admiration towards Kobe and mine became in different points in our and his life. My husband grew up loving Basketball and Kobe, as to me I began admiring Kobe for the man outside the courts, the great speaker he was and as the Loving, devoted husband and father I would jokingly persuade my husband to be. #bestfriendsgoals,” wrote one fan.
“We love you and thank you for sharing your husband your family with us we stand and pray for you every day,” added another.
Another fan added: “Something else me and the champ had in common. I hate bees! Cant stand them.”
“We all had a personal connection with him, something not many were able to do so. He allowed many escape from reality each time he stepped foot on the court, he allowed us to dream big and made us sure everything and anything was possible,” wrote one fan. “His charisma was so vibrant that it was felt even through the screen of a tv. He touched many lives and will live forever in our hearts! Sending all our love to the Bryant fam.”
“The way you both were best friends was inspiring. Beautiful to see,” added another.
Another fan added: “He seemed so humble and sweet just a genuine family man. I’m so sorry [Vanessa].”
“I love listening to all of Kobe’s interviews. They are so empowering & inspiring! Thank you so much!” wrote another.
“Each time you share a memory, we are here with you to share your pain, and we continue to pray for your heart to heal. Kobe and Gigi are there with you,” another fan said.
“I can’t imagine what it is like to loose (sic) your love your everything,” added one fan. “My heart and mind won’t let me … I would go insane without mine love.”
“My honey loved Kobe been watching him since he started basketball may the peace of God be with you during this difficult time,” wrote another.
“The world loves you Vanessa, for making this beautiful family and supporting such an incredible man, yes, Kobe,” added another.
Another fan wrote: “Your strength is immeasurable. I pray you keep your bond strong in this world and beyond.”
“[Vanessa] Not an hour goes by I’m not thinking of you- sending love and a hug,” wrote another.
“Even tho we don’t feel your pain or hear your cry you have love from all over the world standing by your side and I hope you feel Gods comfort through all this,” wrote another fan. “I will continue to keep you and your daughters and the other family members who lost there love ones in my prayers!”
“We will always remember you as what you were, As an NBA legend Thank you for giving us all those years of shows in the NBA, May God have you and your beautiful Daughter Gigi in his holy glory,” added another.
“Aww what a blessing you have so many memories of your beloved husband. How beautiful he acknowledged you as his best friend (as it should be for all of us who are married) God bless you Vanessa,” wrote another.
“God bless you and your family. All of the prayers go out to you and your family to uplift you in His love,” added another.
“Continued prayers for you and your beautiful girls Vanessa. We will never forget your beautiful Gigi & Kobe. God Bless you All,” wrote one fan.
Another fan wrote, lightheartedly: “First time I heard Kobe say he won’t walk on grass because he was afraid of stepping on dog poop made me pee my pants laughing! Love and prayers to you and the girls.”
“I heard your love story, I watched your family grow. I see the love you both had for each other. You were his queen and still are,” added another.
