Overview

• Vanessa Bryant marked what would have been her daughter Gianna's 19th birthday with a touching Instagram tribute on May 1, 2025.
• The post featured a photo of Gianna in her Mamba Sports Academy uniform and a message expressing Vanessa's deep love and loss.
• Gianna Bryant, who aspired to play for the UConn Huskies, was remembered for her talent and potential as a rising basketball star.
• The tribute follows the recent defacement of a prominent Kobe and Gianna mural in Los Angeles, highlighting the vulnerability of public memorials.
• Gianna and Kobe Bryant tragically died in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020, leaving a lasting legacy through tributes and foundation work.