Kobe Bryant Birthday: LeBron James wishes Black Mamba with emotional throwback video

Sunday would have marked 47th birthday of  late Kobe Bryant. NBA legend, along with his daughter Gianna and seven ors, passed away in January after being involved in a tragic helicopter crash. entire basketball community celebrated birthday of legend, albeit in a very sombre and emotional way.

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LeBron James' throwback post on Kobe Bryant's birthday

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James posted a touching video of him singing 'Happy Birthday' to Bryant from 2008 Beijing Olympics. Celebrating Kobe's 30th birthday, LeBron took  initiative by encouraging ors to sing  birthday song for his compatriot. Kobe can be seen standing in middle with Gianna in his arms. LeBron n comes with a tiny cake in his hand before wishing  Lakers star with a hug. 

"Happy Bday my bror!! Miss you man!" LeBron James captioned his post. He also added two hashtags: #LongLive and #GoneButNeverEverForgotten.

LeBron was t only one to post an emotional birthday mess for late NBA star. Kobe's wife Vanessa Bryant posted a lengthy mess to social media on Sunday. Vanessa expressed her love for Kobe and Gianna, thanking former for everything. 

"To my baby, Happy birthday. I love you and miss you more than I can ever explain. I wish you and Gigi were here to celebrate YOU! I wish I could make you your fav food or a birthday cake with my Gigi. I miss your big hugs, your kisses, your smile, your loud ass deep laugh," Vanessa Bryant's mess read. "I miss teasing you, making you laugh and bursting your bubble. I miss you sitting on my lap like my big baby that you are. I think about your tenderness and patience all time. I think about everything thrown my way. Thank you for growing up with me and teaching me how to be strong. How to try and see best in people but cutout bs."

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New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu shared a short clip to her social media handle, houring legacy of 'Black Mamba.'

rest of NBA fraternity posted pictures/messs houring Bryant:

Los Angeles Lakers posted a picture of Kobe with mess 'Happy Birthday:' 

y followed it up with a video dedicated to Bryant's legendary career in LA:

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(Im Credits: LeBron James Instagram Handle)