Kobe Bryant & His Daughters: Photos Of The Late NBA Star With Kids

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January 26, 2022 7:30AM EST

Kobe Bryant, Vanessa Bryant, Natalia Bryant, Gianna Bryant

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The late Kobe Bryant was, in his own words, a dedicated Girl Dad. The Basketball Hall of Fame member absolutely loved his four daughters — Natalia, Gianna (aka Gigi), Bianka, and Capri — and adored his wife of 19 years, their mother, Vanessa Bryant. Before he and Gigi died in a horrifying helicopter crash in January 2020, he was her biggest fan as she followed in his legendary footsteps as a basketball player. The Los Angeles Lakers great was once asked if he was disappointed to have four daughters, and not a son to carry on his legacy. He shot back that his legacy would be just fine with his beautiful, talented girls. To see more photos of Kobe with his family, scroll through this gallery.

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Kobe Bryant & His Daughters — Photos Of The Late NBA Star With Kids

Kobe Bryant & His Daughters — Photos Of The Late NBA Star With Kids — The late Kobe Bryant was, in his own words, a dedicated Girl Dad. The Basketball Hall of Fame member absolutely loved his four daughters — Natalia, Gianna (aka Gigi), Bianka, and Capri — and adored his wife of 19 years, their mother, Vanessa Bryant. Before he and Gigi died in a horrifying helicopter crash in January 2020, he was her biggest fan as she followed in his legendary footsteps as a basketball player. The Los Angeles Lakers great was once asked if he was disappointed to have four daughters, and not a son to carry on his legacy. He shot back that his legacy would be just fine with his beautiful, talented girls.

Here, you can see Kobe attending the Los Angeles premiere of ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ with wife Vanessa, and his two eldest daughters, Gianna and Natalia Bryant. The premiere took place in Los Angeles in February 2018, two years before his and Gigi’s tragic deaths.

To see more photos of Kobe with his family, scroll through this gallery.

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Jobe Bryant & Gigi Watch Soccer

Jobe Bryant & Gigi Watch Soccer — Gianna Bryant sits on the shoulders of her father, Kobe Bryant, as they attend the women’s soccer match between the United States and China, in San Diego. They were the sweetest duo at the event.

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Kobe Bryant & Family At His Jersey Retirement

Kobe Bryant & Family At His Jersey Retirement — Kobe Bryant is joined by Vanessa Bryant and their daughters, Natlia, Bianka and Gianna, at his jersey retirement ceremony in Dec. 2017. Bianka was just a year old at the time, and Kobe’s fourth daughter, Capri, hadn’t even been born yet. The family looked so happy to be together while sitting courtside.

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Kobe Bryant Coaches Daughter Gianna

Kobe Bryant Coaches Daughter Gianna — Kobe Bryant coaches his daughter, Gianna, in a basketball game less than 24 hours before their tragic deaths. The game took place at his Mamba Sports Academy.

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Kobe & Gianna Bryant At Mamba Sports Academy

Kobe & Gianna Bryant At Mamba Sports Academy — Kobe & Gianna Bryant are photographed for the last time just 24 hours before their tragic deaths on Jan. 26. They bonded at one of Gianna’s basketball games in the photo.

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Kobe Bryant & Daughter Bianka With Mia Hamm

Kobe Bryant & Daughter Bianka With Mia Hamm — Kobe Bryant, Bianka Bryant & Mia Hamm share a moment together. It was a collision of sports legends, with Mia being one of the most well known soccer players in the world and Kobe, an LA Lakers icon.

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Kobe Bryant & Family UConn Vs. UCLA Basketball Game

Kobe Bryant & Family UConn Vs. UCLA Basketball Game — From left, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Bryant, wife Vanessa Bryant and daughter Natalia Bryant are seen before a Connecticut-UCLA NCAA women’s basketball game in Los Angeles on Nov. 21, 2017. The Bryants looked so happy to be enjoying the game together.

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Kobe Bryant & Daughter Gianna At An NCAA Basketball Game

Kobe Bryant & Daughter Gianna At An NCAA Basketball Game — Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna Bryant, attend a NCAA college basketball game between Connecticut and Houston on Mar. 2, 2019. Gianna expressed an early interest in basketball and was following in her dad’s footsteps as a player on the Los Angeles Lady Mamba girls basketball team.

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Kobe Bryant & Family At ‘A Wrinkle In Time’ Premiere

Kobe Bryant & Family At ‘A Wrinkle In Time’ Premiere — Kobe Bryant arrives on Disney’s blue carpet for ‘A Wrinkle In Time’ alongside wife Vanessa Bryant and their two oldest daughters, Natalia and Gianna. Vanessa stunned in a black velvet jumpsuit and lace Louboutin shoes, while her oldest, Natalia, twinned in black. Gianna was adorable in a blue shirt dress.

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The Bryant Family Poses At The Premiere Of ‘A Wrinkle In Time’

The Bryant Family Poses At The Premiere Of ‘A Wrinkle In Time’ — The Bryants stun as they arrive at the premiere of Disney’s ‘A Wrinkle In Time’ at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on Feb. 26, 2018. Kobe lovingly put his arms around wife Vanessa and their two oldest daughters, Natalia and Gianna, in the sweet photo.

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The Bryant Family At The Nickelodean Kids’ Choice Sports Awards

The Bryant Family At The Nickelodean Kids’ Choice Sports Awards — Kobe Bryant, wife Vanessa Bryant, and daughters Natalia and Gianna arrive for the Nickelodean Kids’ Choice Sports Awards on July 14, 2016. Vanessa glowed in a red dress just months before giving birth to baby Bianka later that year, making the brood a family of five.

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Vanessa Bryant & Daughters At The Pacers Vs. Lakers

Vanessa Bryant & Daughters At The Pacers Vs. Lakers — Vanessa Bryant, from left to right, Natalia Bryant, Gianna Bryant and Sofia Laine attend the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Indiana Pacers at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Nov. 29, 2015. The quartet of women were there to support Kobe Bryant.

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Kobe Bryant Gives Gigi A Low-Five

Kobe Bryant Gives Gigi A Low-Five — Kobe Bryant gives daughter Gianna Bryant a behind-the-back low-five at the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Indiana Pacers at Staples Center in Los Angeles. It was such an adorable moment during the Nov. 2015 game.

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Kobe Bryant, Vanessa, & Daughter Gianna At The London Olympics

Kobe Bryant, Vanessa, & Daughter Gianna At The London Olympics — Kobe Bryant, wife Vanessa, and their daughter Gianna Bryant watch the final night of swimming at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. The proud parents enjoyed the exciting moment and shared some laughs with their daughter.

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Kobe Bryant At His Hand & Footprint Ceremony With His Family

Kobe Bryant At His Hand & Footprint Ceremony With His Family — Kobe Bryant, his wife Vanessa, and their two eldest daughters, Natalia and Gianna, are on hand for Kobe’s ‘hand and footprint ceremony’ at the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on Feb. 19, 2011. Kobe was all-smiles for the momentous occasion as he posed alongside his beaming family.

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Kobe Bryant & Family Smiles

Kobe Bryant & Family Smiles — Kobe Bryant and wife Vanessa and children Natalia Bryant and Gianna Bryant look like quite the handsome group at Grauman’s Chinese Theater. They were all smiles at the event.

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Kobe Bryant & Vanessa Bryant At The Beijing Olympics

Kobe Bryant & Vanessa Bryant At The Beijing Olympics — Kobe Bryant, wife Vanessa, and their daughter watch from the stands during the medal ceremony of the Women’s Football Gold Medal match between Brazil and USA at Workers Stadium in Beijing. The event was during the 2008 Olympic Games in China on August 21, 2008. The entire family cheered on the USA team.

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Kobe Bryant & Family At An LA Lakers Parade

Kobe Bryant & Family At An LA Lakers Parade — Kobe Bryant, (center) waves along with Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, (left) during the Laker victory celebration. Kobe’s wife Vanessa and their children Natalia Bryant, (right), and Gianna Bryant ride atop a bus as the Lakers kick off their celebration parade in Los Angeles, CA, Wednesday June 17, 2009. It was such a special moment for the Bryant family.

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Kobe Bryant & Family At Disneyland

Kobe Bryant & Family At Disneyland — Kobe Bryant, his wife Vanessa, and their daughters Natalia and Gianna arrive on the blue carpet for the ‘Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage’ which opened at Disneyland on June 10, 2007. The girls were adorable in matching white dresses, while mom stunned in an orange dress.

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Kobe Bryant & Family At The Premiere Of ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’

Kobe Bryant & Family At The Premiere Of ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ — Kobe Bryant attends the ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean: At Worlds End’ World film premiere in Anaheim, California on May 19, 2007 with wife Vanessa, and oldest daughter Natalia. The family was ready for some high seas thrills.

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Kobe Bryant Carries Natalia

Kobe Bryant Carries Natalia — Kobe Bryant carries his daughter Natalia Diamante Bryant. Natalia looked so sweet in her pink and black outfit.

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Kobe & Vanessa Bryant With Natalia

Kobe & Vanessa Bryant With Natalia — Natalia Bryant, Vanessa Bryant and Kobe Bryant at the ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean: At Worlds End’ World film premiere on May 19, 2007. The trio looked so happy.

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