Vanessa Bryant shared a poignant tribute to her late husband, Kobe Bryant, on what would have been his 47th birthday. The NBA icon and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant were tragically killed in a January 2020 helicopter crash while on the way to Kobe’s Mamba Sports Academy for a basketball game.

Kobe Bryant’s family is remembering the late athlete on what would have been his 47th birthday, 5 years after he and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna died in a helicopter crash. On Aug. 23, Vanessa Bryant posted an Instagram photo with her late husband.

The Los Angeles Lakers posted several images and videos of Kobe Bryant on social media Sunday, paying tribute to the late NBA legend on the annual "Mamba Day."

Many regard Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant as the two greatest Los Angeles Lakers ever, and on Sunday, the former sent a touching message to the latter. Bryant's 47th birthday was over the weekend, over five years after the NBA superstar tragically passed away in a helicopter crash.

Magic Johnson honored Kobe Bryant on what would be his 47th birthday, remembering the Lakers icon’s greatness and his unforgettable career.

Julius Randle has become one of the best forwards in the NBA over the last five years. The former Kentucky star started out his career with the Los Angeles Lakers where he was teammates with Kobe Bryant for two years.