On January 26, 2020, the sports world was rocked by the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others lost their lives in a helicopter crash in California. The heartbreaking event sent waves of grief far beyond the NBA. Millions of fans and public figures around the globe mourned the passing of Black Mamba.

On Saturday in 2025, Kobe Bryant would have celebrated his 47th birthday. For Mamba fans, this day is far from ordinary. The NBA world, therefore, marked the occasion with emotional tributes to honor the legacy of one of basketball’s greatest icons. Lakers legend Magic Johnson shared a heartfelt tribute on X.

“Remembering husband, girl dad, entrepreneur, friend, five-time champion, and one of the greatest to ever lace them up, Kobe Bryant on hi

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