How Kobe Bryant was remembered on his birthday
Kobe Bryant was remembered in tributes from the Lakers, professional teams around the Southland, at the NBA bubble, at Dodger Stadium and by fans everywhere on Sunday, which would have been his 42nd birthday. Bryant died in a helicopter crash took the lives of Kobe and his daughter, Gianna, as well as seven other people aboard on Jan. 26. Read what people were saying and how others paid tribute to Kobe.
Father, Husband, Laker, Oscar Winner, Girl Dad, Author, Black Mamba, Champion, Mentor, Hall of Famer. Kobe Bryant ∞ pic.twitter.com/yyxRzbuToz
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) August 23, 2020
Throwback: During their time with Team USA, LeBron James led teammates in singing Happy Birthday to Kobe.
LeBron singing Happy Birthday to Kobe with Gigi in his arms on what would have been his 42nd Birthday is all the feels… #RIPKobe #RIPGigi pic.twitter.com/yKCdCFpiOC
— Sean@RotoRadar (@RotoRadarCEO) August 23, 2020
We miss you every day, Kobe. Happy birthday from your Lakers family. pic.twitter.com/6hzwFXgkwh
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) August 23, 2020
Jeanie Buss gifts Kobe Bryant a Lakers retirement ring. Amazing moment pic.twitter.com/RGmQUXrMIi
— Lakers Empire (@LakersEmpire) August 23, 2020
Happy Birthday Kobe #MambaForever pic.twitter.com/5PWdeFQo4F
— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) August 23, 2020
With tears in my eyes today… I just wish so badly that you were here celebrating your bday with your girls and family. I miss you and Gigi so much brother. I will always be thankful for how much you have impacted my life in so many different ways. #Hermano #Familia #42 pic.twitter.com/hHYYfUwmcj
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) August 23, 2020
“A day doesn’t go by when I don’t think about him.” – @KingJames pic.twitter.com/gQ0RBYLFFg
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) August 23, 2020
"You were the first guy to put me under your wing and show me the ins and outs of the league.” – @AntDavis23 pic.twitter.com/5rsP060U22
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) August 23, 2020
JR Smith was not on the roster when Kobe died, but coming into the summer, he’s seen how much the Lakers keep Kobe within what they do: “His name comes up every single day.” pic.twitter.com/K06upvNsQz
— Kyle Goon (@kylegoon) August 23, 2020
Remembering Kobe Bryant. pic.twitter.com/J9SKfN9etN
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 23, 2020
We miss you, Kobe. pic.twitter.com/nAp4JbqTz2
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 23, 2020
Happy birthday in paradise, mamba. It’s an honor to wear your jersey today and dedicate this day to you, Gianna and the Bryant family. #MambaMentality pic.twitter.com/LdbXsyYjgD
— Kenley Jansen (@kenleyjansen74) August 23, 2020
Mamba Forever ∞
Happy Birthday, Kobe pic.twitter.com/1OZ0XDS7aq
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) August 23, 2020
An Unstoppable force! https://t.co/n4dTQsF9RA
— Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) August 23, 2020
Welcome to the Gun Show! #Dodgers pic.twitter.com/kpQ1ryvnPl
— Jim Barrero (@jimbarrero) August 23, 2020
24 main message to me was to attack life and the game with tenacity. If you do that you’ll have no regrets. Have fun. Be you. Never change….My brother. Hope you well https://t.co/xJ1qDmGRRt
— kuz (@kylekuzma) August 23, 2020
“People just don't understand how obsessed I am with winning.” pic.twitter.com/a8Sd7zOZrI
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) August 23, 2020
Nearly eight months later, it's just as painful to listen to this and to read this. RIP and 42nd happy birthday @kobebryant. https://t.co/fdfk13o7sr https://t.co/uh8uq8ibt5
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) August 23, 2020
Beautiful, heartbreaking words from Vanessa Bryant on Kobe’s birthday.
Wrapping her and their daughters in so much love and prayer. pic.twitter.com/NSGLCRUXZN— Taylor Rooks (@TaylorRooks) August 23, 2020
Dave Roberts today. pic.twitter.com/fr1GRjlzCW
— Matthew Moreno (@MMoreno1015) August 23, 2020
Happy 42th Birthday Mamba @kobebryant.
Knowing this is your first birthday not being on this planet is tough, but we know you will continue to shine light on us watching from above & your legacy will be remembered forever. #RIPKobe
Keep the Bryant family in your prayers pic.twitter.com/WT8a68cYCF— Kobe Bryant Fans (@Team_KB24) August 23, 2020
Happy Birthday @kobebryant
Bosslogic/@rikognition pic.twitter.com/xssX63czlL
— BossLogic (@Bosslogic) August 23, 2020
Happy Birthday Legend @KobeBryant #MambaMentality #RIP pic.twitter.com/E4gCp4WUCC
— Jalen Rose (@JalenRose) August 23, 2020
To kick off Mamba Week, we asked our athletes to tell us how Kobe’s passion inspired them to be better. #MambaMentality@DianaTaurasi, @jewellloyd, @sydneyleroux, @skyandocean_, @sabrina_i20, @DevinBook, @NaomiOsaka, @AntDavis23 pic.twitter.com/NPH2rJGra4
— Nike Basketball (@nikebasketball) August 23, 2020