It’s been 4 years since NBA legend Kobe Bryant & his daughter Gianna Bryant died tragically in a helicopter crash & Vanessa Bryant continues to make sure their memories live on with tributes — including on what would have been Gianna’s 18th birthday.
Taking to Instagram, Vanessa, 41, posted a moving video montage of Gianna to celebrate her late daughter’s birthday and included an emotional caption sharing how much she misses her & will love her “always.”
“Happy birthday to my gorgeous girl, Gigi! I love you. I miss you. I’m so proud of you. 2024 was your year. You would’ve been graduating high school & choosing which college to go to. (I would’ve been trying my hardest to convince you to stay close to home),” Vanessa wrote.
“I’m proud of the change in sports you & daddy worked so hard on. You continue to motivate me & inspire young women & girls daily. I love you always, mommy.”
Many of the Bryants' close friends shared birthday messages to Gianna in the comments of Vanessa's post, including Viola Davis, who wrote: "Beautiful!! Happy birthday Gigi❤️."
Their friend & fellow basketball stars, New York Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu & USC's JuJu Watkins, replied as well, with Ionescu writing, "Happy birthday GiGi 🤍 love you," and Watkins adding three red hearts.
Kelly Rowland added, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIGI!!❤️" and Rachel Zoe said, "Happy Birthday beautiful angel 👼 Gigi ❤️ and to beautiful Mommy Vanessa."
In honor of Gianna's birthday, Vanessa and Nike released a new colorway of the Nike Kobe 8 "Mambacita" sneaker. The special-edition shoe features a black, white and gold butterfly theme and is available starting May 1.
Profits from the new colorway will benefit the Mambacita Sports Foundation, a nonprofit started by Vanessa that is dedicated to supporting underserved child athletes.
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Source: PEOPLE
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