How Vanessa Bryant remembered daughter on what would have been her 16th birthday

Talia Naquin

2 years ago

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 27: Gianna Bryant and her father, former NBA player Kobe Bryant, attend the WNBA All-Star Game 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 27, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

(WJW) – Vanessa Bryant is celebrating what would have been her daughter’s 16^th birthday.

Gianna “Gigi” Bryant was among the 9 killed in a helicopter crash in January 2020 in California.

Her father, Kobe Bryant, was also killed.

Gigi would have turned 16 on Sunday, May 1.

Vanessa Bryant posted a video she narrated on Instagram.

“You came from greatness, but it was never about what you inherited. It was about what you gave to others,” Vanessa shared.

In the caption, Vanessa wrote, “Love you always! Happy Birthday, Gianna. 😘❤️🥰 #Mambacita #2 ❤️❤️.”

Nike released a special pair of “Mambacity Sweet 16” shoes to honor Gigi’s birthday.

Vanessa and Kobe Bryant would have celebrated their 21^st wedding anniversary last month.