Kobe Bryant and his eldest daughter, Gianna, were killed in a devastating helicopter crash in 2020. Their death was widely felt by everyone as the world mourned their loss. In anticipation of public tributes, the LA Lakers’ home venue has seen the erection of a new figurine of the dearly departed NBA hero and his child with Scottie Pippen sending a heartfelt message to the Bryants.
Scottie Pippen, who won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls, also paid tribute to Vanessa Bryant and her family, like many others. His statement captures efforts made to remember Kobe, one of the best players ever to play in NBA history, and his daughter Gianna’s name.
After revealing it privately on October 2nd, 2023, Pippen gave this emotional speech. Beginning Saturday, August 3rd, individuals will be able to see this touching memorial located at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. “The new statue of Kobe and Gianna at Crypto Arena is a moving tribute to the bond of father and daughter,” stated Pippen via Instagram.
“It shows their unbreakable bond and the strength of family.”
Father-Daughter Bond
In their jerseys looking deeply into each other’s eyes there is a depiction of Kobe and Gianna as though they are related by blood.
This statue first stood over a beautiful California landscape before finding its forever place at the iconic Crypto.com Arena where Bryant’s legacy remains fresh. The late basketball player often praised his budding talent daughter who he believed in wholeheartedly.
“Gianna is a beast,” he once said about her, “She’s better than I was at her age. She’s got it. Girls are amazing. I would have five more girls if I could. I’m a girl dad.” They tragically passed away together with their lives cut short on January 26th, 2020, in a Calabasas, California, helicopter crash.
In foggy visibility, the Sikorsky S-76B helicopter crashed into a hillside, and all nine people on board were killed, including Kobe and Gianna. They were enroute from Bryants Mamba Sports Academy, which was hosting a basketball tournament at the time of the accident.
Finally, this is one way to ensure that Kobe and Gianna Bryant are not forgotten as it acknowledges their legacy as well as the bond they shared. This public tribute lets everyone who loves them remember them, whether they are fans or just admirers of basketball or anything else in general.
