Fans remember Kobe and Gigi Bryant as the NBA pays emotional tribute to the Lakers legend and his daughter four years after tragic death in helicopter crash: ‘This is still heartbreaking’
The Lakers posted a photo of Kobe and Gigi sitting courtside at a Los Angeles game and wrote ‘Forever’ with a purple heart emoji. The post was also shared by the NBA’s account.
Several teams including the Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, USC Football and the LA Galaxy dropped purple and gold hearts in the comments as fans expressed their grief and acknowledged Kobe’s legacy.
‘This is still heartbreaking even 4 years after the fact and will always be,’ one fan commented. ‘Rest in power to all the victims of of that helicopter crash.’
‘Four years on, and the legacy of Kobe Bryant and Gigi still inspires us daily,’ another wrote. ‘Their passion and dedication to the game and to each other were unmatched. Remembering their smiles today.’
‘Can’t believe it’s been four years,’ a third fan added. ‘This wound is still so fresh. Probably the only time I cried for a celebrity’s death.’
‘Legends are missed, but are never forgotten,’ a fourth said.
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