Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Maria Onore Bryant were inseparable. We know this because she was always by his side, on and off the court. And whether he would win or lose a game, his daughter was in his arms during the press conference. He always had his family right beside him. They died together.
The tragedy is unfathomable.
The world is in a state of shock as details emerge about the fatal crash that took the life of five people. An outpour of condolences have flooded social media.
At 13-years-old Gianna showed great promise in her basketball career. She played basketball for the Los Angeles Lady Mamba team and had her hopes set on playing for UConn.
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Kobe Bryant meant so much to so many people. His untimely death is devastating, but add on the death of his daughter — it’s incomprehensible.
A wife and mother suffering a double loss. A family watching the sun set on their universe. The world is mourning a legend. It’s unbearable. All we can do is pray.
1. NBA Finals Game 5: Los Angeles Lakers v Orlando Magic
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ORLANDO, FL – JUNE 14: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers kisses his daughter, Gianna, after the Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic 99-86 in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. 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 Elsa/Getty Images) vertical,usa,waist up,sport,daughter,basketball – sport,orlando magic,nba,playoffs,nba finals,los angeles lakers,match – sport,kobe bryant,kissing,orlando – florida,game five,gianna bryant,td waterhouse center,nba pro basketball,florida – us state
2. NBA Finals Game 5: Los Angeles Lakers v Orlando Magic
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ORLANDO, FL – JUNE 14: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers holds his daughter, Gianna, after the Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. The Lakers won 99-86. 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) horizontal,usa,waist up,sport,daughter,basketball – sport,orlando magic,nba,playoffs,nba finals,los angeles lakers,match – sport,kobe bryant,orlando – florida,game five,td waterhouse center,nba pro basketball,florida – us state
3. Kobe Bryant Hand And Footprint Ceremony At Grauman's Chinese Theatre
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HOLLYWOOD – FEBRUARY 19: LA Laker Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant attend the Kobe Bryant hand and footprint ceremony at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on February 19, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Barry King/FilmMagic) vertical,arts culture and entertainment,attending,usa,waist up,portrait,california,females,daughter,hollywood – california,mann theaters,ceremony,kobe bryant,footprint,hand,gianna bryant,tcl chinese theatre
4. China v United States
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SAN DIEGO, CA – APRIL 10: NBA Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant stands on the sideline with his daughter Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant on his shoulders prior to the start of the game against the United States and China during an international firendly match at Qualcomm Stadium on April 10, 2014 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kent C. Horner/Getty Images) vertical,usa,adult,sport,california,females,women,daughter,nba,standing,stadium,international team soccer,national team,los angeles lakers,match – sport,kobe bryant,international match,san diego,sideline,women’s basketball,china – east asia,qualcomm stadium,gianna bryant,women’s soccer – international,soccer – sport
5. China v United States
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SAN DIEGO, CA – APRIL 10: NBA Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant stands on the sideline with his daughter Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant on his shoulders prior to the start of the game against the United States and China during an international firendly match at Qualcomm Stadium on April 10, 2014 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kent C. Horner/Getty Images) vertical,usa,adult,sport,california,females,women,daughter,nba,standing,stadium,international team soccer,national team,los angeles lakers,match – sport,kobe bryant,international match,san diego,sideline,women’s basketball,china – east asia,qualcomm stadium,gianna bryant,women’s soccer – international,soccer – sport
6. NBA All-Star Game 2016
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TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 14: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Western Conference warms up with daughter Gianna Bryant during the NBA All-Star Game 2016 at the Air Canada Centre on February 14, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario. 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 Elsa/Getty Images) photography,people,horizontal,sport,females,canada,daughter,lifestyles,medium group of people,basketball – sport,nba,los angeles lakers,kobe bryant,toronto,nba all star game,western conference nba,gianna bryant,2016,nba pro basketball,scotiabank arena,warm up exercise
7. Indiana Pacers v Los Angeles Lakers
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LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 29: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers Leaves Staples Center with daughter Gianna Bryant, 8, wife Vanessa Laine Bryant and a family member following a news conference talking about his retirement after the basketball game against the Indiana Pacers November 29, 2015, in Los Angeles, California. Bryant announced the he will retire from the NBA at the end of the 2015-16 season. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) photography,people,horizontal,family,usa,adult,sport,california,city of los angeles,talking,females,women,daughter,medium group of people,basketball – sport,nba,wife,los angeles lakers,match – sport,kobe bryant,press conference,retirement,organized group,vanessa bryant,women’s basketball,2010-2019,indiana pacers,gianna bryant,2015,basketball team,nba pro basketball,following – moving activity
8. Indiana Pacers v Los Angeles Lakers
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LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 29: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with a family member as wife Vanessa Laine Bryant (2nd L), and daughters Gianna Bryant, 8, and Natalia Bryant, 12, look on during the basketball game against Indiana Pacers at Staples Center November 29, 2015, in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) photography,people,horizontal,family,usa,adult,sport,california,city of los angeles,talking,females,looking,women,daughter,medium group of people,basketball – sport,nba,wife,staples center,los angeles lakers,match – sport,kobe bryant,organized group,vanessa bryant,women’s basketball,2010-2019,indiana pacers,natalia bryant,gianna bryant,2015,basketball team,nba pro basketball
9. NBA All-Star Game 2016
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TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 14: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Western Conference warms up with daughter Gianna Bryant during the NBA All-Star Game 2016 at the Air Canada Centre on February 14, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario. 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 Elsa/Getty Images) photography,people,horizontal,sport,females,canada,daughter,lifestyles,medium group of people,basketball – sport,nba,los angeles lakers,kobe bryant,toronto,nba all star game,western conference nba,gianna bryant,2016,nba pro basketball,scotiabank arena,warm up exercise
10. NBA All-Star Game 2016
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TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 14: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Western Conference warms up with daughter Gianna Bryant during the NBA All-Star Game 2016 at the Air Canada Centre on February 14, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario. 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 Elsa/Getty Images) vertical,photography,people,sport,females,canada,daughter,two people,lifestyles,basketball – sport,nba,los angeles lakers,kobe bryant,toronto,nba all star game,western conference nba,gianna bryant,2016,nba pro basketball,scotiabank arena,warm up exercise
11. WNBA All-Star Game 2019
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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) vertical,photography,people,full length,attending,usa,topix,sport,two people,basketball – sport,athlete,nba,nevada,las vegas,kobe bryant,former,mandalay bay resort and casino,wnba,wnba all star game,women’s basketball,basketball player,gianna bryant,2019
12. Phillips 66 National Swimming Championships
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IRVINE, CA – JULY 26: Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna Bryant watch during day 2 of the Phillips 66 National Swimming Championships at the Woollett Aquatics Center on July 26, 2018 in Irvine, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) photography,celebrities,people,arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,waist up,sport,california,females,daughter,two people,kobe bryant,day 2,watching,swimming,irvine – california,swimming tournament,aquatic center,gianna bryant,aquatic sport,phillips 66
13. WNBA All-Star Game 2019
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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) photography,people,attending,horizontal,usa,sport,two people,basketball – sport,athlete,nba,nevada,las vegas,three quarter length,kobe bryant,former,mandalay bay resort and casino,wnba,wnba all star game,women’s basketball,basketball player,gianna bryant,2019
14. Celebrities At The Los Angeles Lakers Game
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 17: Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Atlanta Hawks at Staples Center on November 17, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) photography,celebrities,people,arts culture and entertainment,attending,horizontal,usa,sport,california,city of los angeles,females,daughter,two people,basketball – sport,nba,three quarter length,staples center,los angeles lakers,match – sport,kobe bryant,gianna bryant,nba pro basketball,atlanta hawks – basketball team
15. Celebrities At The Los Angeles Lakers Game
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 17: Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Atlanta Hawks at Staples Center on November 17, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) photography,celebrities,people,arts culture and entertainment,attending,horizontal,usa,sport,california,city of los angeles,females,daughter,two people,basketball – sport,nba,three quarter length,candid,celebrity sightings,staples center,los angeles lakers,match – sport,kobe bryant,gianna bryant,nba pro basketball,atlanta hawks – basketball team
16. Celebrities At The Los Angeles Lakers Game
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 29: Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna Bryant attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center on December 29, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) photography,celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,attending,horizontal,usa,topix,sport,california,city of los angeles,females,daughter,basketball – sport,nba,staples center,los angeles lakers,match – sport,kobe bryant,dallas mavericks,bestpix,gianna bryant,nba pro basketball
