The Lakers sent blessings to Kobe. Photo/Social Media
Kobe Bryant, here we are, August 24, Beijing time is your 42nd birthday. 8 and 24, this day belongs to you.
Every year at this time of year, we send you birthday wishes. I hope you have fewer injuries, more records and honors; less frustration on the court, more championship trophies; less rush for basketball, and more happiness in retirement.
It has been 210 days since the accidental crash on January 27. The world without you has changed so much in the last 7 months. Because of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, not only the NBA, global sports events have been suspended for a long time, until recently returned. But what doesn't change is that we miss you.
You said that I hope everyone will forget the pain sooner and look forward. But allow us to say to you in heaven on this special occasion: Happy Birthday.
Bryant and family. Photo/Visual China
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Kobe Bryant, the person in the world who misses you the most is Vanessa.
On your birthday, she wrote on social media: "Happy Birthday to my baby." I can't express my love and longing for you, I wish you and gigi were still here, the whole family celebrating your birthday together, and I wish I could still make your favorite food with my daughters or prepare a birthday cake. ”
You and Gigi went too abruptly, leaving only Vanessa and her three daughters. At the memorial service on February 25, her speech brought tears to her eyes. But as a mother, Vanessa was extremely strong, taking care of her three children while handling many of the affairs after your death, while at the same time "discussing" the accident through legal means.
Only at a special moment like your birthday will Vanessa show her vulnerable side. "Missing your affectionate hugs, your kisses, your laughter, these scenes come to my mind every day." Vanessa still can't accept the reality of losing you and Gigi, "I'm not that strong, I wish I could take you and Gigi home, life without you is so empty." 」 ”
After losing your father and sisters, your three daughters have always been with their mothers, and they have become Vanessa's strongest support, "How sad I am about your death, how much love I want to give our daughters." In fact, they are stronger than me, and the bright smiles every day are my biggest motivation. ”
Mlb Los Angeles Dodgers players wear Lakers No. 24 and No. 8 jerseys to mourn Bryant. Figure/osports
Kobe, in addition to Vanessa, your teammates and brothers have never forgotten you. Rest assured, they have turned their thoughts of you into care and affection for your family. After you're gone, Paul Gasol has been working hard, he brings laughter to your family, he bathes the kids in love and hope.
Do you know? The other day, Paul Gasol took his family out with Vanessa and the children. He held a picture of your little daughter and touched a lot of people. In Paul Gasol's mind, your family is his family, and your children are his children.
However, he preferred that none of this happened. On your 42nd birthday, Paul Gasol also wrote on social media: "Today my eyes are full of tears, and I have no other luxury, that is, I hope you can celebrate your birthday with your daughter and your family." ”
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Bryant, you said on the day you retired, "Mamba out," but what we want to say is, "Mamba never out."
The NBA's world rookies are churning after the emergence, but Bryant has only one.
Some of them have received your guidance, some have received your encouragement, and some people regard you as a mentor and idol. These days without you, they have inherited your "mamba spirit" and made the name Kobe even more deeply rooted in people's hearts.
Bryant's influence on young players has always been there. Photo/Visual China
Kobe Bryant, I want to tell you about Tatum, the kid who fell in love with basketball under your influence and went into the NBA, is now the core of the team.
In the first round of the playoffs this season, he led the Celtics to a 4-0 sweep of the 76ers. Before the fourth leg of the Celtics' game against the 76ers, he entered the arena wearing a T-shirt with your poster printed on it, wearing a purple wristband to play, and cut 28 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. He saluted you in a post-game interview, "For me, Kobe Bryant is the biggest motivator. When I stood on the pitch, I knew in my heart that he was watching me play and I wanted to make him proud. ”
Bryant, I'm going to tell you about Doncic, the little boy you took a picture of Gigi with, he's about to take over the league.
Before the fourth game of the Series between the Lone Rangers and the Clippers, he posted a photo with you on social media. He then played 45 minutes with Leonard and Paul George with an ankle injury, scoring a super triple-double with 43 points, 17 rebounds, 13 assists, and a three-pointer in overtime. They say that Doncic today is like you were when you were younger.
Bryant, I'm going to tell you about Mitchell, the jazz young man you analyzed in detail on the video show, who has set his own record.
In game four of the Jazz-Nuggets series, he printed your avatar on his shoes with the words "Mamba Forever" on the side of the shoe. In this game, he scored 51 points. In the first game of the series, he also scored 57 points. At least two games in a series have scored 50+, and only three people have done it before, one is Chamberlain, one is Jordan and the other is Iverson.
Bryant, did you see that? These "disciples" of yours are challenging the alliance order with a frantic gesture. How nice it would be if you saw with your own eyes.
Happy birthday, Kobe, we miss you.
Beijing News reporter Xu Bangyin
Edited by Wang Xichong Proofreader Wu Xingfa
Source: Beijing News