Kobe Bryant

GREAT FALLS — Three years ago on Jan. 26, a tragic helicopter crash in southern California resulted in the passing of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gigi Bryant, ...

“The fact that he wanted people to watch women’s basketball and be open to women’s basketball around the world,” said Macdonald. "Just how he talked and coached and how hard he got his players to play. Just the way he carried himself with his confidence and the preparation that he put in,” said Kralj. Bryant was a huge advocate for women’s basketball — a true fan of the game. “The whole message is hard work and never giving up. But it was about more than just trying to knock down his infamous fadeaway jumper because Bryant inspired others to work harder and be better.

Remembering the basketball player who inspired a generation, L'OFFICIEL looks back on Kobe Bryant's enduring legacy, both on and off the court.

The couple raised four daughters: [Natalia](https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/kobe-bryant-daughter-natalia-signs-img-models), Gianna, Bianka, and Capri. [NBA](https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/best-nba-basketball-tunnel-looks-outfits-fashion-menswear) Championships before retiring in 2016. Beyond his extraordinary talent as a basketball player, it was Bryant’s unrivaled work ethic and passion for the sport that inspired a generation.

Kobe Bryant was died in helicopter crash along with his daughter Gianna. Los Angeles Lakers legend is remembered by NBA and basketball fraternity.

The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). Shaquille O'Neal departed for [Miami Heat](/topic/miami-heat)in 2004 and Kobe Bryant became the talisman for his side. Three years ago on the tragic day of January 26, 2020 Basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter [Gianna](/topic/gianna)and seven persons died in a helicopter crash in California's Calabasas.

This is a compilation of social media tributes to Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and the seven others who died in a helicopter crash, three years ago ...

On the three-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death, NBA players and teams paid tribute to the Black Mamba.

[pic.twitter.com/PvPSlCwGdC] [January 27, 2023] [pic.twitter.com/0iV6av8PpX] [January 26, 2023] From pregame tunnel fits, to sneakers and more, take a look at how Bryant was honored on this day.

"He was a model for young guys," said Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas during his pregame press conference on Wednesday.

You admired the way he competed and how important the game was to him. “There are very few people that draw the attention that he was able to draw and could live up to that expectation every single day. “He was always so driven and committed to, for lack of a better word, killing his opponent.” “He came into the league with that drive, passion, grit, and meanness. The NBA community was at a loss for words as most players and fans could not fathom the thought that they would never see the “Black Mamba” sitting courtside with his daughter enjoying being a “Girl Dad” again. All those things you want from a player on your team.”