Today marks two years since the world lost Kobe and Gianna Bryant. Celebrities are taking to social media to honor their lives including Ciara, Lamar Odom, Jayson Tatum, and more.
The world will never forget the tragic accident that took place on Jan 26, 2020, killing Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant, John Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, Alyssa Altobelli, Sarah Chester, Payton Chester, Christina Mauser, and Ara Zobayan. Celebrities are paying tribute to basketball icon, girl dad, Kobe Bryant, and his loving daughter on this heartbreaking day.
Russell Wilson reposted a tweet video from Ballislife.com. He expressed how he misses both Gianna and Kobe:
Forever Mamba! Miss you Kobe & Gigi!
💜💛💜💛 https://t.co/wLIiUthagK— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) January 26, 2022
Ciara, a close friend to Vanessa Bryant and wife to Russell Wilson posted a photo of her in Kobe Bryants Jersey wearing bracelets with Giannas name.
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Former basketball player, Vince Carter posted that he is thankful for another year of life but that it is not the same without Kobe.
I’m thankful to see another year of life but it’s really tough to celebrate when the world lost a great human being on this same day. Rest well Kobe the world is truly missing a great one.
So on this day I celebrate you & I say thank you for the battles & the friendship.#8/24 pic.twitter.com/3eLr9cT6gS— Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) January 26, 2022
Former teammate, Lamar Odom shared that he is always thinking of his friend Kobe and shared a personalized chain he made of Kobe and Gianna.
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Jake Paul posted a tribute to #8 Gigi, and #24 Kobe which showed that he is practicing Mamba Mentality in honor of them.
24 hours a day, 8 days a week #MambaMentality ♾ Kobe
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) January 26, 2022
American sports TV personality, sports journalist and radio host, Stephen A Smith posted a video of his top 5 Kobe Bryant moments as a tribute.
My top 5 Kobe Bryant moments. pic.twitter.com/P9439QSbwV
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) January 26, 2022
Current basketball player on the Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum reposted The Los Angeles Lakers tweet, an image of Kobe and Gianna.
🙏🏽🤞🏽❤️ https://t.co/Ec1bKLSGEC
— Jayson Tatum (@jaytatum0) January 26, 2022
Shaquille O’neals son, Shareef, posted on Twitter that two years ago today was the last time he ever received a text message from the iconic basketball star.
1/26 the last day you reached out to me ..this is always going to be a hard day for me.. RIP❤️❤️ love you kobe and gigi #imgoodfam pic.twitter.com/WXRfj1JHsv
— Shareef O’Neal (@SSJreef) January 26, 2022
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar remembers Kobe Bryant in a video he posted on Twitter with Gianna and Kobe’s jerseys behind him.
Remembering @kobebryant #VanessaBryant @NBAOfficial @Lakers #Lakers pic.twitter.com/MOmiST35SD
— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) January 26, 2022
Six time NBA champion, Scottie Pippen shared a beautiful message on Twitter and two years later is still thinking about everyone on this heartbreaking day.
A sad day thinking about the loss of a friend, a father, a husband, and one of the greatest. Remembering Kobe and his beautiful daughter Gigi, and thinking of the family and friends of all who lost their lives two years ago. pic.twitter.com/4wvQbgPNoh
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) January 26, 2022
Today and everyday, our hearts go out to Kobe and Gianna Bryant, John, Keri, and Alyssa Altobelli, Sarah and Payton Chester, Christina Mauser, Ara Zobayan and all of their family and friends. #MambaForever
