"We love you to the moon and back infinity +1" - Vanessa Bryant shares heartfelt message for daughter Gigi Bryant on her birthday

In January 2020, Kobe and Gigi Bryant were among those who lost their lives in a horrific helicopter crash. What was once a happy day for the family is now a sad one.

On May 1, 2023, Gigi Bryant would have been celebrating her 17th birthday. While she might not be with us anymore, the family is still making sure to honor her.

Throughout this tragedy, Vanessa Bryant has managed to stand tall. Despite losing her husband and one of her daughters, she continues to push forward and has delivered a ton of heartfelt messages.

On Gigi's birthday, Vanessa took to social media to show some love for her daughter. She posted a picture of them with a loving caption.

Before her passing, Gigi followed in her father's footsteps. With the LA Lakers legend as her coach and mentor, she was well on her way to becoming a special talent. More importantly, Kobe Bryant was able to share the game he loved so deeply with one of his children.

NBA fans also show love to Gigi Bryant on her birthday

For more reasons than one, the NBA world was hit hard by the news of Gigi and Kobe Bryant. The game lost one of its greatest players, along with multiple other innocent parents and children.

Like Vanessa, the basketball community continues to show love to Gigi Bryant on what would have been her 17th birthday. Tweets continue to pour in with heartfelt words about her.

Almost three years later and fans are still devastated by this tragic event. That being said, it's great to see fans continuing to keep her memory alive on days like today. Even if she isn't around, the family and ones close to them should still celebrate.

Like Kobe Bryant, Gigi's memory will continue to go on as the years go by. Today might be hard for Vanessa and the Bryant family, but love from fans like this should put a smile on their face. Just like them, they are refusing to let her be forgotten.

About the author

Kevin McCormick is a basketball writer at Sportskeeda with over four years of experience in journalism and a bachelor's degree in Sports Management Marketing from Holy Family University.

Kevin has worked with various notable outlets throughout his career, including 97.3 ESPN, ClutchPoints, Heavy Sports, and Sports Illustrated/FanNation, before joining Sportskeeda in March 2022.

Specializing in NBA and WNBA coverage, Kevin's passion for basketball stems from his hometown team, the Philadelphia 76ers. Among his favorite players are Kevin Durant, Chet Holmgren, and Steph Curry, while his all-time favorites include Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.

Kevin holds Coach K in high regard for the large input he's had on the game helping mold players across multiple generations. Kevin believes the iconic rivalry between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson helped elevate the league to its current status.

Through his writing, Kevin provides in-depth analysis and insights into player and coach quotes. He prioritizes sourcing information from credible and reliable outlets.

Kevin enjoys reading, aiming to finish at least one book per month, and he is a big fan of music.

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