Gianna “Gigi” Bryant (2006-2020) 🙏
Our thoughts are with their family and friends.
“The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.” – Kobe Bryant.
Kobe Bryant has died in a helicopter crash, officials confirm.
NBA also confirmed that Kobe’s daughter Gianna Maria (Gigi) was also on board and died in the helicopter crash. They were traveling to a basketball game when the helicopter crashed.
An 18x all-star, 5 time NBA champion, dedicated father, and a true team player. It is with an extremely heavy heart that we mourn the loss of NBA legend Kobe Bryant—RIP
Over a 20-year career, he scored 33,643 points, and he retired from the Lakers in 2016. He is one of the greatest NBA players of all time.
Gianna Bryant was following in her father’s footsteps. In her future plans, Gianna was hoping to play college hoops for the University of Connecticut’s powerhouse women’s team, the Huskies.
You will be missed, Kobe and Gigi!
“Kobe Bryant was a giant who inspired, amazed, and thrilled people everywhere with his incomparable skill on the court — and awed us with his intellect and humility as a father, husband, creative genius, and ambassador for the game he loved.” – L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti
“I’m feeling numb - words can’t describe the impact Kobe has had on the world, LA, and the Lakers - not to mention the influence he had in my life as someone I grew up idolizing. I loved him - and send my condolences to all the families who lost someone today. RIP” – Joey Buss
“There’s no words to express the pain I’m going through with this tragedy of losing my niece Gigi & my brother Kobe Bryant I love u and u will be missed. My condolences goes out to the Bryant family and the families of the other passengers on board. IM SICK RIGHT NOW” – Shaquille O’Neal
“The crash was a tragedy for multiple families. My heart goes out to Vanessa and the families that lost loved ones. Kobe was a chosen one-special in many ways to many people. Our relationship as coach/player transcended the norm. He went beyond the veil.“ – Phil Jackson
“Most people will remember Kobe as the magnificent athlete who inspired a whole generation of basketball players. But I will always remember him as a man who was much more than an athlete.” – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
“You will be missed brother. My thoughts are with the Bryant family at this difficult time. RIP Kobe.” – Jason Kidd
“Beyond devastated… my big brother… I can’t, I just can’t believe it” – Pau Gasol
“Jeannine & I are absolutely shocked to hear of the loss of one of my favorite people & one of the best basketball minds in the history of the game! Our hearts & prayers to Vanessa & his girls. Kobe Bryant you were my biggest fan, but I was yours #RIPMAMBA” – Bill Russell
In November 2019, Kobe Bryant and Gigi Bryant went to see Trae Young play. Trae said at that time: “I was told earlier this morning that he was coming to watch me with his daughter. It was crazy because he told me his daughter is a huge fan of mine and I’m one of her favorite players. It’s kind of crazy, because I’ll be watching her highlights, too.”
Today, Trae Young was really shocked to hear this heartbreaking news: “This can’t be real… 💔This is the Biggest example that life isn’t promised to anybody…sad day Prayers Up 🙏” He added later: “The Daughter Too?!? This can’t be real… This S*** can’t be real… this the first moment I was able to meet Gianna Maria, she’s been to only 3 games this year… 2 of them were mine… She told me I was her favorite player to watch 🙏 I can’t believe this 😭😭
Rest Easy Gigi ❤️”
In shock right now. RIP Kobe and Gigi.
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