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Jan. 26, 2021 marks the first anniversary of the untimely passing of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna. Former teammate Derek Fisher was one of the many who commemorated the Black Mamba on this day, with Fisher coming out with an endearing message expressing how Kobe and Gianna continue to inspire […]

January 26, 2020 will be remembered forever for sports fans everywhere, and for good reason. It has been one year to the day of the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi in a helicopter crash, and the world continues to mourn the death of one of the greatest athletes in history. Bryant’s ex-teammate […]

There are cities across the United States that are remembering Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna on the first-year anniversary of their tragic deaths, including Philadelphia and Los Angeles. Besides Philadelphia and Los Angeles, Bryant and his daughter Gianna will be honored with a plaza in an Italian town that he lived in as a […]

Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa, shared a message on her Instagram account on the one-year death anniversary of her husband and daughter, Gianna. A letter came from one of Gianna’s closest friends named Aubrey Callaghan. The letter shared that the 13-year-old was a humble person who didn’t fail to lift up the spirits of the people […]

It has almost been a year since the world received the shocking news that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and several others died in a helicopter crash in the hills of Calabasas, California. Jan. 26, 2020 will live forever in the minds of fans all over the world. There were many questions […]

Vanessa Bryant, the wife of late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, gave a sweet Instagram dedication to her late daughter Gianna. Vanessa posted a picture of herself rocking Gigi’s favorite heels: It has been nearly 10 months since Kobe and Gigi passed in the tragic helicopter crash, but their memory remains alive and well […]

Kobe and Gianna Bryant were tragically unable to witness the 2019-20 Los Angeles Lakers win the franchise’s 17th championship, but both basketball stars may have foreseen it. During an appearance on ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski’s “The Woj Pod,” Lakers executive vice president and general manger Rob Pelinka—who was one of Kobe’s closest friends, former agent, and […]

According to Lucy Robinson of BabyCenter, “Kobe” and “Gianna” are among the most popular baby names of 2020 after Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were tragically killed in a helicopter crash in January. The late great Lakers icon and his daughter are being honored by families around the world in […]

In light of Kobe Bryant’s tragic passing in January, the Los Angeles Lakers have decide to wear “Black Mamba” jerseys throughout the playoffs to honor his life and legacy. Some may view this as a small gesture, but one executive from the team believes there is real magic in those threads. “How can you not […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol found a touching way to honor his late friend, Kobe Bryant, and daughter, Gianna Bryant, following the birth of his daughter. Gasol and his wife, Catherine McDonnell, welcomed a baby girl on Sunday. After that, Gasol announced on Twitter the couple have decided to name her Elisabet Gianna […]

As a way to remember their life and legacies, former NBA forward Matt Barnes has a new tattoo of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna. Barnes and Bryant shared a fairly close friendship, as they were teammates with the Lakers for two seasons. According to a report from TMZ, the tattoo […]

People around the world mourned the death of Kobe Bryant back in January, and they mourned because Bryant was more than just a basketball player. Bryant would come to be eulogized as a fierce advocate for women and women’s sports. He was also lauded as a tremendous father, or a “Girl Dad” as ESPN’s Elle […]

The Bryant family is still grieving the loss of a father and husband as well as a daughter and sister. Vanessa Bryant took to Instagram to clarify she and her eldest daughter, Natalia, have had to block some fan accounts posting tributes and images to Kobe Bryant and Gianna, both of whom died in a […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had a handful of tattoos on his body, with the butterfly crown perhaps the most notable since it was most visible on his shooting arm. Aside from that one, though, Kobe had a few more pieces of art inked on his body, and we will examine each one of […]

It’s a poignant week for Vanessa Bryant, the widow of Kobe Bryant. This week should have seen Gigi Bryant, Kobe’s late 13-year-old daughter, graduate from eighth grade and start her high school career. The tragic helicopter crash in late January prevented that. It ended the lives of her basketball teammates and nine people in total, […]

Vanessa Bryant is taking the initial steps to sue the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department over Kobe Bryant helicopter crash photos, per PEOPLE. Vanessa’s legal claim seeks damages for emotional distress and mental anguish: Vanessa Bryant filed a legal claim on Friday in regard to a collection of unauthorized photographs taken by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s […]

Vanessa Bryant, wife of late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, sent out a special message on Friday to wish her late daughter, Gianna, a happy 14th birthday: “Happy 14th Birthday to my sweet baby girl, Gianna,” Vanessa Bryant wrote in her post. “Mommy loves you more than I can ever show you. You are part of […]

Ahead of its 2020 draft, the WNBA honored recently deceased young basketball players Gianna Bryant, the late Kobe Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter, and teammates Alyssa Altobelli and Payton Chester. The WNBA “drafted” the three young women tragically taken from the world in a January 2020 helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. The late trio of Gianna ‘Gigi’ […]

As part of an official statement that was released on Thursday morning, the WNBA announced that it will honor Kobe and Gianna Bryant, as well as Alyssa Altobelli and Payton Chester, during a virtual 2020 WNBA Draft on April 17. The 2020 WNBA Draft will look a bit different. In light of ongoing concerns surrounding […]

Natalia Bryant, Kobe Bryant’s eldest daughter, recently paid homage to her late father and sister, who tragically passed away some six weeks ago in a helicopter crash. In a photo shared by Vanessa Bryant, Natalia is shown posing in a blue-and-white dress in front of a mural featuring the Los Angeles Lakers legend alongside Gianna: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9fQ8bWjxyA/?utm_source=ig_embed […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James applauded Vanessa Bryant for her strength during Monday’s Celebration of Life memorial service for Kobe and Gianna Bryant, which LeBron may or may not have attended. The Lakers legend’s widow courageously eulogized her late husband and daughter in front of a full house at Staples Center, and LeBron admitted […]

Much like the rest of the world, retired NBA player Matt Barnes still finds it hard to fathom the reality that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna are truly gone. Matt Barnes, who was teammates with Bryant with the Lakers from 2010 to 2012, recently admitted that he still struggling […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were celebrated with a public memorial on Monday, and a bunch of celebs showed up to pay their respects. Multiple current and former NBA stars were at the Bryant event. Michael Jordan and Shaquille O’Neal gave wonderful speeches. Current Lakers star LeBron James and Anthony […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson was blown away by the strength that Vanessa Bryant showed during the Gianna and Kobe Bryant memorial. Johnson also said that everyone who spoke or sang at the memorial did an excellent job. Cookie & I were blown away by the strength, grace & courage shown by Vanessa Bryant […]

Vanessa Bryant delivered a powerful eulogy for her late husband and daughter, Kobe and Gianna, inside the Staples Center on Monday afternoon. After her touching message, Vanessa was helped off the stage by none other than Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan helps Vanessa Bryant off the stage after her eulogy for Kobe and […]

WNBA superstar Diana Taurasi took a playful jab at Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James while giving a brief eulogy to Kobe Bryant’s daughter, Gianna. The Bryant family put together a Celebration of Life prior to the one-month anniversary of Kobe and Gigi’s death, as father and daughter died in a Jan. 26 helicopter crash […]

Lakers superstar LeBron James paid tribute to Kobe and Gianna Bryant on Monday afternoon with a touching message on his Instagram account. James’ post was brief, yet to the point. LeBron noted the numbers 2 and 24, which are not only the digits of today’s date, but also the same numbers that Kobe and Gianna […]

Vanessa Bryant, the widow of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, received a standing ovation during the Celebration of Life of her late husband and 13-year-old daughter, Gianna: Vanessa Bryant gets a standing ovation as she steps to the stage 💯 pic.twitter.com/sGLbmHjuxT — ClutchPoints NBA (@ClutchPointsNBA) February 24, 2020 The Bryant family has been showered […]

Mourning fans gathered at the Staples Center on Monday afternoon for a celebration of  Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s life. The event, which was aired on live television, kicked off with a powerful performance from Beyoncé. Beyoncé opened with a performance of XO, which was followed by a rendition of Halo. Prior to beginning, […]

Vanessa Bryant, the widow of late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, has filed a lawsuit for wrongful death against helicopter company Island Express, which owned the S-76 Sikorsky helicopter in which Kobe, his daughter Gianna, and seven others died during a crash in the hills of Calabasas on Jan. 26. Ara Zobayan, the pilot, […]

Prior to his first All-Star game appearance, Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin booker sported a Kobe Bryant-inspired warmup jacket. The jacket is detailed with Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s names on the front along with a Los Angeles Laker logo with a black mamba detailed on the back. Devin Booker’s warm up tribute to Kobe and […]

On Feb. 24 at Staples Center, the Los Angeles Lakers will host a Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant. Kobe and Gianna passed away along with seven others in a tragic helicopter crash on Jan. 26. The event starts at 10:00 a.m. PT. The Lakers will be using Ticketmaster Verified Fan for ticket […]

Actor O’Shea Jackson Jr. is a die hard Los Angeles Lakers fan, so Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s tragic deaths has hit him hard. Jackson Jr., rapper and actor Ice Cube’s son, made a custom No. 2 Los Angeles Sparks jersey for Gianna. Bryant’s daughter was on her way to becoming a big basketball star in […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were buried on Feb. 7 in a private ceremony in Corona del Mar, California, per ESPN. A public memorial service for Kobe and Gianna Bryant is planned for Feb. 24 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Every item that was left at the Kobe Bryant […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant posted a heartfelt Instagram message honoring the late Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and the other seven passengers involved in a Jan. 26 helicopter crash in Calabasas. It has been over two weeks since they passed in a tragic accident, but Bryant’s death still feels surreal, with many still […]

It has been nearly three weeks since the tragic helicopter crash that took the lives of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, but the pain continues to resonate all around the world. The grief continues to engulf Vanessa Bryant, who lost both a loving husband and a doting daughter in one […]

Vanessa Bryant has taken to Instagram to post an update about the public memorial for her late husband and late daughter, Kobe and Gianna: https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Rk8gHDUq7/ The memorial will take place on Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. at the Staples Center. (Where else?) Kobe and Gianna tragically perished in a helicopter crash late last month. Kobe […]

Like many others, Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie was saddened by the loss of Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. In light of this tragic loss, Dinwiddie has dropped a new signature shoe to honor the Lakers legend and his daughter, Gianna. According to a report from Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, 100 percent of net proceeds during […]

Shareef O’Neal, son of Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal, got a new set of tattoos to honor Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna. Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash outside Los Angeles on Jan. 26 at the age of 41. Sadly, all nine passengers on the flight were killed, including Gianna. According to […]