Overview

• On Aug. 23, Vanessa Bryant shared a throwback photo with the caption, “We love and miss you and Gigi so much… Happy birthday, baby,” while daughter Natalia posted, “Happy Birthday Daddy.”
• The Lakers posted “Mamba Forever” alongside a photo of Kobe’s statue at Crypto.com Arena as LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Pau Gasol and others shared their own tributes on social media.
• Aug. 24 was observed as Mamba Day, with Los Angeles and Orange County recognizing the date tied to Bryant’s Nos. 8 and 24.
• USA TODAY reported Nike honored Bryant in Los Angeles with the 3rd annual Mamba League Invitational, awarding a Mamba-themed trophy and Kobe 5 shoes to youth participants.
• Warner Bros. is reportedly developing a film about Bryant’s path to the Lakers, tentatively titled “With the 8th Pick.”