How Was Kobe Bryant’s 45th Birthday Celebrated Across The World?

Yesterday would have marked the 45 birth anniversary of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. The 5x NBA champion may not be a part of this world anymore, but the legacy he left behind continues to live on amongst his friends, family, and fans from around the globe. Aside from the skills and prowess he displayed on the court, Kobe’s charismatic personality and kindness are some of the things that were remembered on this special occasion.

Many people around the world paid tribute to the Black Mamba in their own way.

Tributes pour in on social media

To mark Kobe Bryant’s birthday, many people took to their Instagram accounts to remember the man who brought happiness to their lives and only made it better. Kobe Bryant’s widow, Vanessa, shared a series of photos on her Instagram handle. They featured her either locking an arm with Kobe or landing a kiss on his cheek. The caption read, “Happy 45th birthday, baby. I love you always & forever. #82378″

From Hollywood actresses like Zoe Saldana and Kerry Washington to influencers like Kris Jenner and Khloe Kardashian, everyone took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the heartwarming post. Kobe’s daughter, Natalia, shared a childhood picture of her alongside the legend, while his sister shared a series of pictures to highlight their universal bond.

Current Lakers star LeBron James posted a throwback picture of the duo and placed a snake (Black Mamba) in the caption of the post.

Former Lakers star and recent Hall of Fame inductee Pau Gasol took to Instagram to wish his “brother” a Happy Birthday. The friendship between the two Lakers greats continues to be an inspiration for many people out there.

The Lakers and Nike celebrate Kobe Bryant in their own way

August 24 is celebrated as ‘Kobe Bryant Day’ every year in the Los Angeles and Orange County area. Many organizations are using the day to pay tribute to the person who dominated the basketball court for more than 20 years. As part of the celebrations, the Santa Monica Pier is expected to light up its Ferris wheel in the Lakers colors of purple and gold.

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The official handle of the Los Angeles Lakers highlighted their tribute to the iconic player. In collaboration with ‘UCLA Health’ and the ‘Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation’, the NBA team provided special care packages to babies who were born this week. Spectrum Sportsnet, the broadcasting channel for Kobe’s team, will air a throwback episode that highlights some of Bryant’s best moments.

Wednesday also marked the day that Nike relaunched the shoe line that bore the name of the Black Mamba. The sports apparel company had initially dissolved its relationship with Kobe due to some issues. To mark the legend’s birthday, Nike launched the ‘Kobe 8 Halo’ and brought back the iconic ‘Kobe 8’ line, 11 years after its introduction.

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How are you celebrating Kobe Bryant Day and paying tribute to the Hall of Famer? Let us know in the comments below.