Kobe Bryant Receives Outpouring Of Tributes On His Birthday

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Kobe Bryant would have turned 42 years old today.

Kobe Bryant is a legend. Sure, that may be an obvious statement but on days like today, it is important to remind the youth of what Kobe was able to accomplish during his playing career. He is a top-five scorer all-time and five championships to go with his resume. He spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers and during that time, he proved himself to be one of the best players to ever step on a basketball court. He inspired millions of people to pick up a basketball and when you think of longevity in sports, you immediately think of Bryant.

Tragically, Bryant and his young daughter Gianna were killed in a helicopter accident nearly seven months ago. Since that time, there have been numerous tributes to the Lakers legend. Today, this is especially true as it would have been his 42nd birthday. To celebrate this occasion, numerous fans, teammates, opponents, and family members have taken to social media with some tributes to Bryant. It's hard not to tear up watching these tributes, as they are a stark reminder that Kobe is no longer with us.

Happy birthday to a legend.

 


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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