Vanessa Bryant's unveils Kobe Bryant's statue in front of Crypto.com arena | NBA on ESPN

Wife of Kobe Bryant, Vanessa, speaks during his statue unveiling in front of Crypto.com arena.
(Courtesy: Lakers/Spectrum Sportsnet)
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[@user-uw8yo2so2i]

As a Kobe fan we love Vanessa .i can see the pain in her eyes .so heartbreaking.so much respect for her holding him down

[@nbaandnflhighlights4402]

Loki I’m crying here 😭🥹🫶🫶😭🥹

[@josepratts9641]

You clowns 🤡 Let me laugh 🤣🤣

[@mrscarrier4924]

Vanessa look a mess like always

[@CCstarss777]

​@@mrscarrier4924OMG what the heck are you hating for??? Venessa always looks beautiful What is your problem??

[@sandra969]

This tragedy still haunts me..bless this woman and her strength

[@judahmourneth3211]

Get over it

[@skinnygoat2222]

​@@judahmourneth3211 Really? You must be really miserable. Smh

[@iGoatonPS]

I assume you knew them personally 😂

[@sandra969]

@iGoatonPS why do I have to know them for this to haunt me itnwas so tragic and with child and parents ...I don't know what's so funny

[@RC_928]

She’s really ble$$ed

[@freakstiches]

What a wonderful and beautifully loved speech. I feel like Kobe would’ve loved seeing her delivery it with such strength. Great job dude.

[@cristeanhightower2635]

May God Bless Vanessa and Vanessa and Kobe Bryant's beautiful family, and his statue is amazing ... Bravo

[@coydrickkcrayy8122]

Not only was this statue from a historic performance but it’s a perfect point in his career wearing the 8 but without the fro, right before he went to 24….a great mix 💛💜

[@kthafinnese]

Why i can never get over kobe i was named after him💔

[@CCstarss777]

Wow.... Bless you Kobe ❤❤

[@VanessaMikell]

My comment to Kobe Bryant hearing of his passing was a day no one would ever forget.

[@TheMetrolinkRailfan406]

Kobe Bryant will always be a legend and best player in NBA history. #ForeverKobeBryant

[@CCstarss777]

Wait isn't it LeBron James?

[@thegoodthebadandtheugly579]

@@CCstarss777it’s your mamba

[@CCstarss777]

@@thegoodthebadandtheugly579 hah what? 😅

[@VerticoDeFi]

Magic is destroying that gum. Respect #8

[@umang6771]

💀

[@CoryHouge]

😂😂

[@Casteeyo...]

Vanessa gave him the gum to throw away when she was walking up........ instead magic,,,,you know 😒

[@mjc_fishing9916]

@@Casteeyo...come on bruh hahaha

[@janicemccoun2098]

Lord have Mercy!! Thanks for that! I really Needed that Laugh! 😂 😂😂🤦🏽‍♀️👍🏾

[@jaspercox7589]

Kobe is my GOAT

[@NicoNico-79797]

Mine too

[@0-2-1]

💯

[@ShivanMahadeo]

Rest in peace Mr. Bryant and Gigi. 🕊️ My condolences. Also, people please be respectful. She lost both a husband and Gigi. We all love you Mrs. Bryant. ❤️

[@johnrodriguez3635]

Kobe is My favorite player always will be… my goat the Mamba if you haven’t seen his final game I recommend you watch it and rewatch it cause what he did that night no one will go out like that in basketball again

[@VanessaMikell]

Kobe was the sweetest man alive and hearing of his passing was a sad day a day filled with love a day wishing this tragic accident would have never happen but the love Kobe had for the game and all his fans he is truly missed.

[@lakeisharodgers5963]

Well deserved Kobe Bryant 💜💛🖤. May you continue to R.I. H. along with your daughter GiGi and all the other families on the helicopter that day. Blessings and healing for Vanessa Bryant, her daughters and entire family. 🙏🏾

[@michaellewis2484]

This statue is a symbol. It will stand the test of time. It will remind all of us of Kobe’s greatness and unwavering commitment to the Laker franchise and SoCal

[@judahmourneth3211]

No it’s a idol. That’s not a good thing

[@trehenderson9180]

81 points… 💪🏾

[@CoolioBro-so3jh]

Still unbelievable to this... why kobe..... 💔

[@roxanelove7412]

I will always love Kobe😢.

[@louiswalker4933]

FOREVER

[@ebonywhite1388]

Black Mamba will forever be in our hearts 💛💜 Rest easy Kobe and GiGi 💔

[@anthonyhurd5573]

Where’s Jerry West??? He looked at Jerry as his own father..💯💯💯💯. This is what happens when you die and your wife/woman has complete control. 💯💪🏾💯

[@skepchica]

🙄

[@elrickfulton]

Awesome statue. Great detail but I would have done it differently. Statue 1. Kobe with his afro. Wearing #8 in purple Lakers uniform. Statue 2. Kobe wearing his low haircut (like the current statue) white uniform. Wearing #24 Statue 3. Have GiGi in her basketball uniform. Wearing her #2. Kobe is wwering a coaching sweatsuit with GiGi team logo on the front. Kobe Wearing GiGi's #2 on his back. Kobe with his bald head and his beard that he sported after he retired.

[@user-jn6xp9ej6j]

Rest in peace true legend. Vanessa is really strong

[@keenanblackston8735]

I love her speech and she is strong beautiful Queen and Love how the NBA is supporting Vanessa Bryant and her family and her Beautiful daughter Gigi life that was cut so short of her beautiful amazing talent and God gift that he have gave her Young Princess and the love and strength support for the other family members and friends that lost their lives we will always keep them in our prayers because God is good ❤❤❤❤❤p

[@user-he7lg1ks5h]

Praise God hallelujah Kobe we will forever miss you just know you was one of the best that every played the GAME OF BASKETBALL 🏀 🏀🏀🏀 WE LOVE YOU KOBE Rest In Paradise ❤️❤️❤️💪🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@LarryWebbVideo]

Where are Kobe's parents?

[@MrJimmy3459]

THey dont care.......

[@barbaraingram7128]

I BELIEVE THEY LOVE THEIR SON, NO MATTER WHAT WENT DOWN, AND THEY DO CARE, THERE'S THREE SIDES TO SIDE TO ANY STORY, I SALUTE HIS PARENTS, THEY HAVEN'T EVEN TRIED TO DEFEND THE THEMSELVES, THAT SPEAKS VOLUMES!!,THEY HAVEN'T SAID NOTHING, KOBIE WAS THERE YOUNGEST CHILD, THEIR ONLY SON,IT GOT TO HURT THEM!!, HOPE THIS PARENTS AND HIS WIFE WILL RECONCILE, AND COME TOGETHER, SO THOSE CHILDREN CAN GET TO KNOW THEIR DADS PARENTS

[@MrJimmy3459]

@@barbaraingram7128 COPE

[@noradiaz7752]

Who Care

[@LarryWebbVideo]

​@@noradiaz7752 Would you care if it was your child?

[@eskie7162]

Why am I crying😢… 1) for his unabashed kindness and strengths…2) I can hear my late son, running down the hall, yelling,CcOooBbbYyyy, when a game was on….I hope they meant each other (his idol)in heaven

[@MiguelRodriguez-hu7rb]

Beautiful statue, great job! it really captured Kobe's essence. I still can see Ms. Bryant's pain in her eyes, I'm sure she misses him every day. Not easy to continue living when half of you is not here😢😢

[@lyndahaycox7219]

Much Love. ❤️

[@ThousandairesClub]

*Vanessa looks amazing 😍 I'd love to see her move on and be happy, hard as that may be* 💜🙌

[@josepratts9641]

🤡🤡🤣🤣

[@ryanstatt9910]

"Look up there!!! That's where it happened!!!!" -Kobe, 2024

[@samanthaalexandramunguia]

God I miss Kobe. Rest in Paradise 🌹

[@anisetalarsen2886]

Love!!! 💜💛

[@itstonycia]

I have chills

[@josepratts9641]

Go put on a jacket 🙄

[@cameronallen6146]

She has to be one of the most beautiful women in earth God bless you Kobe...

[@nitzacordero7068]

That’s beautiful ❤

[@dhappy1234]

Shes anoring 😢Where is his parents??? their worst nightmare came true ..this woman vanessa is getting all his money... Both parties lost Vanessa is getting all of kobies attention and doesn't have kobie the parents have to constantly watch all their hard work from raising him without him ...her girls dont have ether grandparents because of ms Vanessa nastiness 😮 Remember karma is alive girlfriend!!!!!!!!

[@SNEAKERHEADSNEAKERHEAD]

Where is Kobe Bryant’s parents and sisters ?????? They having all these events and leaving his parents out of everything. The Lakers and Vanessa are horrible for this!

[@tboneforreal]

Vanessa is the executor of Kobe's estate. The Lakers have to go through her for everything and respect her wishes. She gets the say on who gets to be there. So don't blame them, blame Vanessa for why the parents weren't there.

[@barbarareel71mom1son04]

We don't know the reason for his family not being there. If Vanessa has never had a relationship with Kobes family why start now that he's dead?? She cut her own mother off so why should she care more for his family than her own.

[@leonardomoretti5958]

GOD..…SHE CONTINUES TO BE SO PRETTY 😍!

[@shortyyyy5055]

Amen

[@valsy4215]

I cry when i saw vanessa tailking i miss Kobe very much !!!

[@richardgraciano2489]

I do not support these people we should be supporting God Jesus

[@Ry-J]

Always keep Kobe in your hearts ❤

[@HummaKavula-DontVoteForStupid]

Why?

[@MasterDrew_]

Yeah why

[@josepratts9641]

He is not a god 🙄

[@tone626-el8ud]

@@HummaKavula-DontVoteForStupidkeyboard warrior

[@eyeconqueror1185]

@@tone626-el8udwhat does that make you ?

[@4thsantacruz804]

Long Live Kobe Bean Bryant 🕊️

[@annareyes6840]

💜💛💜💛💜💛💜

[@studentofthesaviors.o.s]

I lowkey wanted the pose from his last championship when he jumped on the scoring table

[@justexist841]

I wanted either the jersey grab he does or when he held his arms out with the champtionship in his hands

[@BIGHOMIEBUBBA]

That should be the 24 statue for sure!

[@josejuarez682]

I say this to everyone, I saw it in tv live, and it still gives me chills

[@Luismi95]

She said they will make 2 more statues. One for #24 and another with Gigi. What you're referring to would be for the #24 statue. And yes I agree, it should be the pose for the #24. I even have a poster of that moment in my home office.

[@luisgordillo1695]

I did also ❤❤

[@greg2797]

NGL they fucked my boy Kobe's statute up. The face look just as bad as they did with Magic's statute. Wilt still got the GOAT statute so far along with Shaq's

[@user-xh3wg4xe3b]

It's the one he chose so you can't complain obviously it was better moments but it was his choice

[@kcoolmuziq]

🙏🏽👑🙏🏽

[@Zigaroni]

Should have gone with the classic shot of him pulling on his jersey and yelling victoriously

[@KulmiyeFataxSiraad]

“ TUFF S*** “

[@carmenvanhook5756]

How About A Pictures with His Mother and Father That Gave Him LIFE!!! !Not one Mention of Them????

[@Kingdombuilder5-Deborah]

​@@carmenvanhook5756Exactly‼️I feel bad that she pushed them out of everything 😢

[@carmenvanhook5756]

God Has The Last SAY! WHAT IS Done to You Will Be Done To Them Double!!!

[@Zigaroni]

@@carmenvanhook5756🤨

[@farhanrahman1301]

Misses Bryat saying , it is what it is , giving me nostalgia.

[@aishahiggins4795]

Kobe Kobe Kobe 🎉

[@tarasade3881]

Still hurts to see her in these moments 😢

[@melissap.5650]

🗣️🗣️KOBE, GIGI❤

[@malone7655]

*Thanks for continuing informations I'd rather trade the crypto market as it's more profitable than holding. I made $360k from trading last year even though I barely traded myself.*

[@rickybishop8388]

Can't imagine earning $85,000 biweekly, God bless Ms Susan Jane Christy, God bless America 🇺🇸♥️

[@roslinecatty8389]

Her good reputation already speaks for her $ 100k last month

[@jackjohnson8244]

@@rezakosman8530 A scammer

[@averyb.476]

Yo this is such a celebratory and victorious pose actually! Like its bigger than basketball. Looks fire!!

[@marquezvaughn]

The disrespect this made me cringe

[@kellykarcher7179]

What disrespect are you talking about?

[@wade1419]

The statue should have been Kobe doing the lord's work with that girl in a Denver hotel room.

[@555rush]

😂😂

[@williebernardrenderiv634]

Now she's a real wife!!

[@goldenboy6931]

Vanessa lost abit of weight and looks super stunning ❤. Smh.

[@jenniferboykin8695]

Kobe🕊🕊🕊

[@Dllee2x]

💜💛💜💛

[@jonathanchen1026]

this is only 1 of 3, there's going to be one of him and gigi, and one of him in 24, maybe that pose on scoring table!

[@wilsonkarakire]

I don’t understand till these days how much I loved Kobe Bryant ❤I can’t believe I’m getting emotional 😭

[@raemaxey3401]

Well deserved! A true legend! You and your daughter are truly missed ❤🙏🏽

[@evilminions00]

Kobe needs a statue for missing those shots vs the jazz😂

[@alfredbrownii1293]

Kobe would been proud

[@martinshu123]

i’m sorry but that arm looks way out of proportion. statues can’t do anyone justice.

[@richardgraciano2489]

I have no respect for famous people all it is is idolatry it's a sin

[@Moon_dinosaurs]

The focus on the triangle is very weird im sure no conspiracies will come from that…

[@allanwatts8361]

where ...what triangle

[@gangleader778]

Pau is taking good care of Vanessa , filling her se*ual needs for the past years, This is okay with Pau’s wife bec of $$$

[@malikxshabazz443]

I still can’t believe he gone..smh

[@vatoloco5815]

☝🏽

[@peaceistheanswer275]

Change the logo.

[@user-pk4rr6ne6l]

Darvin Hamm Looks HAMMERED

[@FatboyReg]

Happy for Vanessa Kobe statue looking cool mamba forever 💛💜

[@JC..345]

Legend deserved

[@naliswatson5713]

💜💛💜💛🐐👑🐐🙏😪

[@henrysmifth536]

Kobe😢🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@OGMillyMillz_]

Vanessa is so fine😍😍😍

[@Bucketswithabag]

tf is wrong with u bro?

[@OGMillyMillz_]

@@Bucketswithabag is she not?

[@sunnyboy8644]

we all know that... sit down little bro.

[@OGMillyMillz_]

@@sunnyboy8644 I had to make it clear

[@Bucketswithabag]

@@OGMillyMillz_ brother everything has a time and place

[@haydenpearson9545]

Kobe picked it. Period.

[@GP-nr2fm]

I’m voting for Hatami for LA DA. He is the only one who can defeat Gascon. According to the poll, Gascon is leading the race at 15%, followed by Hatami at 8%, and then Hochman at 4%. All others are 2% or less.

[@6bDorotea]

WHAT A COINCIDENCE... Kobe scoring 81 and hes wearing a jersey number 8 and his hands up with index finger showing 1 😮 wow

[@infocision777]

Why these statues never look like the person?

[@ruthrodriguez255]

Perfecto

[@nathanjuarez5065]

Kobe Bryant will always be remembered He really deserved it ❤

[@raygv12]

Miss u Kobe! 😢

[@CJMacN1990]

Miss you Kobe Bryant congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 🥳 ❤️ 💙 🎊

[@gun-nut]

We love you and miss you kobe. Thanks for all the great memories.

[@andreparadise]

Dope

[@juwanbuie25]

That’s that 81 point game pose

[@evilminions00]

Kobe needs a statue for missing those shots vs the jazz😂

[@KTH_EDITS]

I cried

[@multiplepassions3694]

For those who don’t know this pose is from when he scored 81 and he pointed up after he finally got subbed out in the 4th quarter. I like it, it’s different than the other statues. And if he picked it then it must hold a lot of meaning.

[@angelolott4603]

That game when grandma showed up to see him play for the first time

[@danielfigueroa2033]

@@angelolott4603first and only time what a moment for him and her rest easy

[@multiplepassions3694]

@@angelolott4603 exactly 👆🏾

[@1990758]

That is a supposition

[@multiplepassions3694]

@@1990758 how so? You can clearly look it up on google and youtube it’s the exact same pose.

[@Change4good7]

❤️👈🏾

[@leetraviusmckay314]

Derek Fisher "where's Matt Barnes" 😂

[@johnwillard6198]

Glad I got to witness him and hello form Butte MT ❤ I believe Phil lived in Deerlodge close by

[@datsapaddlin]

That ain’t Kobe that’s Eddie Griffin in a Kobe Jersey

[@Adam-tw8yd]

😂

[@jamesmedina6015]

I like young Kobe with hair.

[@godssoldier594]

My favorite all time player.. My 🐐 Rest easy Mamba!!!!!!!

[@lyricalprophet6070]

Repent!..Let the dead bury the dead!..R I P Kobe..GiGi is in heaven according to the scriptures. Research on Kobe..

[@FishDonkey626]

We supposed to live for the living, not live for the dead. He was another brother with ups and downs. Bible very clear, he only want you fellowship with him. This was sales gimmick. They should just open a youth center in Los Angeles and a park for kids to play together.

[@terrydeck5665]

Kobe💜.

[@nanaowusufordjour1439]

Vanessa Bryant 🤩”A BEACON OF LIGHT.”