“Wish I Could Wake Up and Have You Here”: Vanessa Bryant Pens an Emotional Message for Gianna on Her Birthday

Friday marks an emotional day for the Bryant family as it is the birthday of Gianna Bryant- the late daughter of Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Bryant.

Four months ago, Kobe and Gianna were among the eight people who died in a tragic helicopter crash. The world mourned the death of a sporting icon and his daughter ant such a young age. If not for the unfortunate events, Gigi would have celebrated her 14th birthday. Remembering Gigi, her mother Vannessa had an emotional post on Instagram on Friday. It was a photograph of a smiling Gigi. She wished Gianna a happy 14th birthday in the caption and tried to express how much she missed her.

“Happy 14th Birthday to my sweet baby girl, Gianna. Mommy loves you more than I can ever show you. You are part of MY SOUL forever. I miss you so much every day,” the caption read. “I wish I could wake up and have you here with me, I miss your smile, your hugs and your giggles. I miss EVERYTHING about YOU, Gigi. I LOVE YOU so much!!!!!!!”

Kobe Bryant & Gigi Bryant were a shocking loss for Vanessa Bryant

The unfortunate incident in January was difficult to digest for a huge number of people. It might have been shocking for Vanessa to have lost her husband and her daughter on the same day. Gianna was born on May 1 in 2006. She was growing to be a basketball player like her father. In fact, the crash occurred when the two were traveling for a basketball game.

Kobe, who hardly needs an introduction for those in the basketball community, was one of the best NBA players of all-time. His achievements will get a much-deserved honor next month when he will be enshrined into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

The announcement of Bryant being a part of Hall of Fame came a few weeks back. The ceremony will take place in August later this year. It will also see fellow players Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett enter into the Hall of Fame. While the Hall of Fame ceremonies always identify legends of the game, the class of  2020 seems to have one of the most iconic set of players.