News about Kobe Bryant

Gigi and her father, Lakers and NBA great Kobe Bryant, tragically passed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas in January 2020. The fatal crash also claimed the lives of seven other individuals. On Wednesday, Vanessa posted a montage featuring pictures and video of Gigi, writing: 'Happy birthday to my gorgeous girl, Gigi! I love you. I miss you. I'm so proud of you.' '2024 was your year. You would have been graduating high school and choosing which college to go to. (I would have been trying my hardest to convince you to stay close to home).'

It's not easy to find gifts for millionaires, but Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa apparently hit a home run with Los Angeles Dodgers players this week. On the eighth anniversary of Bryant's last NBA game, Vanessa gave members of the Dodgers exclusive sneakers in a team color scheme from the late basketball star's signature Nike line. The club posted a thank you message to Vanessa Bryant with photos of the sneakers on the social media platform X, and shared video on Instagram of players opening their new Nike Kobe 6 LA Dodgers PE shoes. Mookie Betts said he was going to wear them every day, and manager Dave Roberts said: 'These are ridiculous. I'm going to rock these with Mamba pride.'

On Wednesday, Diddy's pal Stevie J came out in favor of the actor's under fire musician's 50th bash in 2019 by posting a star-studded video of the actor's 50th bash, as part of a child trafficking investigation. Last week, Diddy - real name Sean Love Combs - was swarmed by federal agents in Miami and Los Angeles as part of an investigation into sex trafficking, with the music mogul, 54, branding the raids as'militant' and denying all charges of wrongdoing.

The late Kobe Bryant gifted his father with a ring traditionally reserved to players to commemorate his first NBA championship. The ring was just auctioned for over $1 million. Per Goldin, who sponsored the auction, said the sale reportedly set the record for the most expensive NBA title ring. Bill Russell's 1957 championship ring with the Boston Celtics was the previous record for a 2021 auction.

Joe 'Jellybean' Bryant, the father of late Kobe Bryant, has sold a special made recreation of his son's 2000 Los Angeles Lakers NBA championship ring at auction. The ring is an extra copy of the title award he received that Kobe specifically ordered to give to his father. According to auction house Goldin, this is not an executive version of the Championship ring, but the same EXACT ring given to Kobe Bryant and other Lakers players

Mohammed Ali's shorts from the 1975 'Thrilla in Manila' and Kobe Bryant's game-worn jersey from the 2009 NBA Finals are among a treasure trove of rare sports memorabilia on sale in New York next month. As part of Sotheby's Sports Week, you will find iconic items from some of basketball, baseball, football, tennis, and hockey, including Tom Brady, Michael Jordan, Ernie Banks, Carlos Alcaraz, and Wayne Gretzky. Each one is expected to be worth between $500 and $6 million, with fans and collectors expected to spend more than $100,000.

On 'The Big Podcast,' O'Neal, a Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer and NBA TNT analyst, dished out his opinion while speaking with one of LeBron's former teammates Mario Chalmers.' None other than 'Shaq Daddy' co-hosted this event.' "I've heard players, including myself, 'I feared Mike [Jordan].' 'I've heard players in [Chalmers'] generation feared Kobe,' O'Neal said at first. "I've never heard any players say they feared LeBron," he said.

Sabrina Ionescu and Hroniss Grasu tied the knot over the weekend, making the most of the offseason. During a glamorous evening with colleagues and family, the WNBA star married the Las Vegas Browns center. Six-time NBA All Star Pau Gasol, as well as Vanessa and Natalia Bryant, the widow and daughter of late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, were among those in attendance.

At least three spelling mistakes have been made on the engraved base of the recently unveiled Kobe Bryant statue outside of Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. There's a box score from Bryant's memorable 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors at the base of the 19-foot bronze statue, engraved in the stone. However, German journalist Andre Voigt discovered several spelling mistakes, including players' names.

Steve Stoute, a recording executive, told a tale about how Kobe Bryant once stood up to a gangster outside a diner in New York City at only 18 years old. Stoute was speaking to Shannon Sharpe about the time he spent with the late Laker legend in his first years in the league, and he was sharing tales about his time with him. After going out one night in the Big Apple, a young Bryant fell into a tense situation with a gangster.

Kai Cenat was gifted a purported basketball from late Kobe Bryant in a new video, with Twitch streamer Rob disbelief at the gesture from a fan. Cenat, 22, is currently in Taiwan, and one fan wanted him to have what he says is a highly useful piece. The fan told him the basketball was given to his cousin by Bryant in 2006, when he visited Taiwan in the offseason, before he died in his hands.

After her third-grader son Quantavious Eason was arrested by the Senatobia Police Department in August, LaTonya Eason filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday. Senatobia Police Chief Richard Chandler admitted to the wrongdoing and said there was a "error in judgement" for them to 'transport the child to the police station when the boy's mother was present.' According to WMC-Gray News, one officer's actions contradicted their written code and went against their prior education on how to cope with these situations.' Despite the police department's apology, the mother is demanding a compensation for the overuse of force, inattention, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

For Thursday night's match against the Denver Nuggets, Lakers hero Pau Gasol spoke with Natalia - his goddaughter, just hours after the NBA team unveiled a monument commemorating her late father. On Thursday night, the Bryant family took a seat in the Crypto.Com Arena after the Lakers barely lost by eight points to the reigning NBA champions. They were joined by Bryant's old teammate, Gasol, who has made every effort to rally around the family after Bryant's death in a 2020 helicopter crash in California that killed eight others, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna.

On Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a statue of Kobe Bryant, commemorating their late superstar's 19-foot bronze likeness outside their downtown arena. Bryant is depicted in his white No. 9 on the 4,000-pound statue. Following his 81-point victory over the Toronto Raptors in January 2006, he walked off the court with his right index finger raised. Vanessa Bryant, Bryant's widow, revealed during the dedication service that the statue is the first of three to be built to honor the five-time NBA champion and top scorer in Lakers history. Bryant will appear in his No. 2 at another statue. Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, who died with him and seven others in a helicopter crash in January 2020, will be depicted in 24 jersey, which he wore for the second half of his career.

Before the Golden State Warriors' 141-134 overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night, Steph Curry was seen visiting Hollywood actor Lindsay Lohan. Curry stopped by Lohan's courtside seat in Atlanta for a quick chat with the actor and her partner Bader Shammas before exchanging hugs with both of them before Saturday's game got underway. The 35-year-old point guard had an amazing game and scored 60 points, but Golden State was eventually left empty handed.

The Lakers released a snapshot of Kobe and Gigi enjoying a Lakers game courtside, adding the 'Forever' symbol with a purple heart emoji. The article was also posted by the NBA's account. Fans of both the Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, USC Football, and the Los Angeles Galaxy all expressed their displeasure with Kobe's legacy in the comments. 'Even four years after the fact, this is still sad, and it will always be so sad,' one fan said. 'All the victims of that helicopter crash have been in danger,' says the pilot.'

On a milestone birthday, Vanessa Bryant paid tribute to her eldest daughter. On Friday, the proud mother, 41, who spent a festive holiday season with her family, shared a loving note for her firstborn. 'Happy birthday 21st birthday @nataliabryant!!!We love you so much!!!'She posted a note on Instagram the next day, following Stevie Wonder's Happy Birthday video montage with the song "Happy Birthday" below.

Taylor Swift was recently discovered wearing a gold pendant necklace with a special and obscure meaning to the songstress. The Bad Blood hitmaker, 34, notably sported the piece of jewelry when she visited Electric Lady Studios in New York City earlier this week. The necklace is from Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa Bryant's, Mambacita x ZC capsule collection, which came out in March 2022. Zoe Chicco Fine Jewelry, a Los Angeles-based firm, was part of the limited partnership.

During her dramatic appearance as the Town & Country's front page, the 21-year-old reflected on the tragedy. The young designer, who is also making a name for herself in the fashion industry, talked about how the sudden loss brought her life right into sharper focus. "My main aim is to be the best version of me that I can possibly be." Natalia openedly that she is going through life with an open mind, as well as channeling Kobe's legendary drive and work ethic.

After the pair both called time on legendary head-coaching stints this week, a stunning video of Bill Belichick and Nick Saban reeling off tales about Kobe Bryant has resurfaced. Belichick's legendary 24-year tenure as New England Patriots boss was over, less than 24 hours after his close friend and former football coach Saban, one of the greatest college football coaches of all time, announced his resignation after 17 years with Alabama. According to ESPN, the decision is mutual, at the end of a painful 4-13 campaign.

Jett Washington, a high school basketball player, made his NBA debut on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena, the home of the Los Angeles Lakers' fame. On Saturday, Washington, the uncle of late Bryant's sister Sharia Washington, played for Las Vegas Bishop Gorman High. He scored 33 points on a spectacular display, but he was unable to prevent an 82-81 overtime loss to San Francisco Riordan. If playing in the same arena where his uncle's former Lakers jersey hangs was not memorable enough, Washington's 33 points also equaled the same number as Bryant's high school jersey.

Vinicius Junior has taken to social media to show off his tattoo portraying Kobe Bryant, Pele, Michael Jordan, and Muhammad Ali. Ali's iconic anniversary is shown by the tattoo, which was on Vinicius' back, after beating Sonny Liston and Pele's tribute after winning the 1970 World Cup with Brazil. Both Bryant and Jordan are included on the Brazilian national's tattoo, while the NBA's tribute to the NBA is also remembranced.

Dr. Umar Johnson, a social media celebrity, has accused Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa, of failing to help the black community with her husband's wealth. In 2020, Bryant, daughter Gianna, and seven others were killed when their helicopter crashed in fog in Calabasas, California. Natalia, Bianca, and Capri were he survived by his wife and three remaining daughters. At the time of his tragic death, the basketball legend is estimated to have amassed $600 million.

Natalia has seen more wreckage in 20 years than anyone else in their lifetime, as father Kobe and younger sister Gigi died in a horrific helicopter crash in 2020. But the tenacious young woman has also accomplished more than others have at her age. Natalia is currently researching film in the United StatesC - a subject that her and her dad were both passionate about and often bonded over before his death. This week, the college student premiered her first film, a move her mother, Vanessa Bryant, was ecstatic about, but the film industry isn't the only one she's burst into. Natalia has also been making waves in the fashion industry; she secured a modeling job with IMG in 2021, has shot for a slew of major brands and publications since then, and stomped the runway at her first ever catwalk show in September. FEMAIL's debut as Natalia's first directorial debut went from start to finish, from what it was like to grow up as the daughter of one of the most popular NBA players of all time to how she reacted after her heartbreaking loss to begin a new one for herself.