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Vanessa Bryant wishes Kobe a happy birthday 

Kobe with wife Vanessa Bryant
Mar 9, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (left) and wife Vanessa Bryant attend an NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

When the tragedy struck on January 26, 2020, the world lost one of the greatest NBA players of all time. This wasn’t the worst part, however.

Vanessa Bryant lost her husband, as well as her daughter, Gianna. This tragic loss is something no mother should go through.

Despite the tragic losses, Vanessa remains strong for her children, Natalia, Bianka, and Capri.

Related: Watch: Kobe’s last heartfelt message

 

As she does every year, Vanessa posted a heartfelt message on social media, wishing Kobe a happy birthday.

 

 

Vanessa’s posts always touch a nerve with all who see them. Who can forget her birthday post to Kobe in 2020, where she wrote, “I’m mad I didn’t go first. … It should’ve been me.”

As we celebrate Kobe Bryant on his birthday, let’s not forget his wife and children. Let’s always keep them in our thoughts.

About the Author Published Aug 23, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1

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