NBA World Celebrates Kobe Bryant On Posthumous 44th Birthday

NBA legend Kobe Bryant tragically passed away in January 2020 in a helicopter crash.

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However, he remains in the hearts of his loved ones forever.

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Tuesday, August 23 marked what would have been his 44th birthday.

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Kobe’s posthumous birthday was hugely celebrated by fans and loved ones.

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His daughter Natalia Bryant uploaded a throwback picture to wish her daddy a happy birthday.

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Pau Gasol wrote, “Happy birthday, hermano. Miss you 🐍, always ❤.”

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LeBron James uploaded a black-and-white photo of the late athlete

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Actress Viola Davis added, “Happy heavenly birthday!! Always missed and always loved.”

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Lamar Odom remembered the tight bond they shared both on the court and off court.

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