Nastia Liukin Pens A Touching Tribute To The Late Kobe Bryant

Nastia Liukin had some kind words for NBA star Kobe Bryant.

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Kobe passed away three years ago in a helicopter crash.

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“I will forever remember every single detail of that day,” Nastia wrote.

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Nastia thanked Kobe for “continuing to inspire me every single day.”

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She said he also inspires her to become a better person every day.

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“Thank you for continuing to teach me what unconditional love truly means,” she continued.

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She said he helped her see herself as “WAY more than ‘that gymnast in the pink leotard’.”

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“Thank you KB.... Here’s to us all living with Mamba Mentality forever,” she concluded.

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Many fans commented on the post with messages of “RIP.”

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