“One of the greatest players of all time, Kobe Bryant, is someone I would be happy to talk to about anything.”
Exactly four years ago today, LeBron moved up to third place all-time in scoring, surpassing Kobe.
Vanessa Bryant celebrated her daughter Natalia’s 21st birthday, expressing gratitude for Kobe’s love for their firstborn. Vanessa shared a photo of Kobe wearing the hospital wristband during Natalia’s birth, captioning it “Amazing Girl Daddy.” She also posted a video montage of Natalia’s journey, including Kobe’s presence. Vanessa wished Natalia a happy birthday, praising her as a beautiful, powerful, intelligent, kind, and soulful young woman. Ciara, a family friend, also celebrated Natalia’s birthday, praising her recent successes. In a Town & Country cover story, Natalia discussed her father’s lasting influence, emphasizing the importance of being the best version of herself and continuous learning. The Bryant family honored Natalia while remembering Kobe, who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash in 2020.
