It has been more than a year since NBA legend Kobe Bryant passed away in a horrific helicopter crash. However, it still feels unreal to even think about that. Kobe not only inspired many NBA players but people from all around the globe.
Bryant had an illustrious career in the NBA. He spent 20 years with the Los Angeles Lakers and won five titles with the organization. As a result, it’s no surprise that fans have a special place reserved in their hearts for Kobe.
Speaking of that, today, i.e., August 23, Bryant would have turned 43 years old. Unfortunately, he is not with us, but fans and players sent their wishes on Twitter.
Happy Birthday to Kobe Bryant…. Still doesn't feel real that you are gone pic.twitter.com/AIjcDoMo6v
— Troydan (@Troydan) August 23, 2021
Happy Birthday, Kobe Bryant.
Rest In Peace 🙏🕊 pic.twitter.com/IxRdexgSFg
— Trending Raps (@TrendingRaps) August 23, 2021
Happy Birthday to the late Kobe Bryant:
◾ 18-time All-Star
◾ 15-time All-NBA
◾ 9-time All-Defensive First Team
◾ 5-time NBA champion
◾ 4-time All-Star Game MVP
◾ 2-time scoring champion
◾ 4th-most career points in NBA history
The legend would've turned 43 today ⚫🐍 pic.twitter.com/OCLVOfPD6T
— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) August 23, 2021
https://twitter.com/lilcjfer23/status/1429726293617111041
Happy b-day Kobe. Miss you man. @kobebryant pic.twitter.com/qyFrsqrmqh
— Arno Victor Dorian (@LichKing131090) August 23, 2021
8/23. Happy birthday, Kobe.
You are deeply missed. 💜♾ pic.twitter.com/MCueKZB2wt
— Timeless Sports (@timelesssports_) August 23, 2021
Kobe Bryant would’ve celebrated 43 today 💜
The one and only Black Mamba.
— ESPN (@espn) August 23, 2021
Happy Birthday Kobe!!!! We miss you like crazy bro. Rest in Paradise 👑 pic.twitter.com/VVmEPoOpTp
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) August 23, 2021
Happy Birthday Kobe
From millions of fans worldwide 🙏 pic.twitter.com/empizrAdtf
— Kobe & Gianna Bryant Murals (@kobemurals) August 23, 2021
Kobe Bryant would've turned 43 years-old today. Happy Birthday to one of the greatest to ever do it! 🕊️🕊️ pic.twitter.com/8VzAbg9FEO
— WHISTLE UNCUT (@WhistleUncut) August 23, 2021
Happy birthday to one of my heroes. The man the myth the legend. The always imitated. Never duplicated. Under appreciated and surprisingly STILL underrated. Smh. Lol. Our fallen King Laker. We love you. We miss you. But we still feel you here with us. Mr. Kobe Bean Bryant pic.twitter.com/GQgDRp4Sog
— O’Shea Jackson Jr (@OsheaJacksonJr) August 23, 2021
https://twitter.com/MeloLikeAnthony/status/1429666183976980484
📅 #OnThisDay in 1978, Kobe Bryant was born RIP Legend pic.twitter.com/uuUYVoyWWN
— Milan Posts (@MilanPosts) August 22, 2021
It is quite obvious that Kobe Bean Bryant had an immense presence worldwide. In fact, right after he passed away, the NBA paid a tribute for the legend, where numerous NBA stars talked about what he meant to the game of basketball.
The Los Angeles Lakers made it their mission to win the 2019-20 NBA championship in his memory. They succeeded and won it for Kobe. Another tribute the team paid to their legend was releasing customized Black Mamba jerseys.
Let’s take a look at the amazing career of Kobe on this day. For starters, he won five titles for the LA Lakers.
While during the first three titles, he was more of an athletic freak and a bit reckless, later down his career, Bryant became more mature.
Moreover, his mamba mentality is something that can never be forgotten. When people questioned his ability to carry a team to the NBA championship on his own, he didn’t lash out but let his game speak for him.
He won not one but two back-to-back championships in ’09 and ’10. Truly establishing himself as one of the greatest players to ever grace the game of basketball.
If we start talking about his accolades, it would take forever to finish.
It is a fact that Kobe was one of a kind and there won’t be another Kobe Bryant ever. What’s your favorite Kobe moment? Let us know in the comments section.
Happy birthday Kobe! We miss you and hope you rest in peace! #MambaForever
