Exactly five years ago, Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi were among nine individuals who perished in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.
They were en route to a basketball game at the Mamba Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks when adverse weather conditions led to the devastating accident.
The loss was deeply felt across the sports community, sparking an outpouring of tributes and memorials. Five years later, the impact of their passing still resonates deeply within the NBA community, as reflected in numerous posts on social media commemorating the anniversary.
Always in our hearts pic.twitter.com/gjkRboWvtH
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 26, 2025
5 years We miss you Kobe and Gigi pic.twitter.com/VRcJqULxsF
— Kobe Bryant Stories & Motivation (@kobehighlight) January 26, 2025
It’s been 5 years. RIP Kobe #KobeBryant pic.twitter.com/OvnO0bonp1
— Legends (@rK_Legends) January 26, 2025
Forever loved, always missed. Kobe Bryant. #SempreKobe
— AC Milan (@acmilan) January 26, 2025
Kobe Bryant didn’t just play basketball; he studied it like a language. His legacy is a reminder that anything worth mastering begins with curiosity and ends with unrelenting pursuit.
Five years on, the world hasn’t felt the same. A reminder that his impact transcended the… pic.twitter.com/vTOH95Hs7C
— Basketball Forever (@bballforever_) January 26, 2025
Five years ago today, we lost Kobe Bryant.
Mamba Forever pic.twitter.com/hTpGlFIQN9
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) January 26, 2025
Gigi wanted Kobe to show up at her career day in school… so he came in full uniform and a gold medal.
Can’t believe it’s been 5 years.
Mamba and Mambacita forever. pic.twitter.com/FbrGQbNTXB
— Timeless Sports (@timelesssports_) January 26, 2025
January 26th marks the heartbreaking loss of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, a day that forever impacts the world.
Mamba & Mambacita forever pic.twitter.com/hopnjLtvjH
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) January 26, 2025
5 years ago today we lost Kobe & Gigi Bryant
Rest In Peace Mamba & Gigi pic.twitter.com/izl1cuBZc3
— NBA Retweet (@RTNBA) January 26, 2025
Five years without you. Miss you, Bean. pic.twitter.com/VDrDWWnILO
— SLAM Kicks (@SLAMKicks) January 26, 2025
Today marks 5 years since Kobe Bryant passed away.
“The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great at whatever they want to do.” —Kobe Bryant. pic.twitter.com/1CYJlKlfnx
— AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY (@AfricanArchives) January 26, 2025
Mamba Forever.
On the five-year anniversary of his passing, we remember Kobe Bryant pic.twitter.com/N4kxxoMT39
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 26, 2025
5 years ago and it’s still surreal.
Kobe Bryant
Gigi Bryant
John Altobelli
Keri Altobelli
Alyssa Altobelli
Christina Mauser
Sarah Chester
Payton Chester
Ara ZobayanMay your memory live on forever. Rest in peace pic.twitter.com/EsyLKNq0VB
— Lakers Lead (@LakersLead) January 26, 2025
Today we remember our 2020 honorary draftees Alyssa Altobelli, Gianna Bryant, and Payton Chester pic.twitter.com/HmoHJYoLqk
— WNBA (@WNBA) January 26, 2025
— NBA (@NBA) January 26, 2025
Sometimes you never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory. pic.twitter.com/ErWMSGBis5
— Carmelo Anthony (@carmeloanthony) January 26, 2025
Kobe Bryant was 41 years old. His daughter Gigi was 13.
Here is a full list of those who were lost in the tragic accident:
- Kobe Bryant
- Gigi Bryant
- John Altobelli
- Keri Altobelli
- Alyssa Altobelli
- Christina Mauser
- Sarah Chester
- Payton Chester
- Ara Zobayan
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