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The untimely demise of Kobe Bryant was a big blow to the entire world. The late legend has left a void in this world that will never be filled by anything or anyone. For the hoop community, Kobe appeared immortal among human beings, a benchmark for every athlete of the next generation. His legacy extended far beyond just basketball – he is an idol even for millions across the world who don’t have much interest in the game. It was his mentality and resilience that appealed to all those people.

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Now three years later, every resurfaced clip, a story from the vault, or an unseen picture brings tears to his fans’ eyes. Kobe was a proud ‘girls dad’. It was like a badge of honor for him. The father of four daughters passed away on January 26th with his daughter Gianna and seven others in a helicopter crash. A resurfaced clip of Bean with Gigi has made fans emotional on the internet.

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An old clip of Kobe Bryant with daughter Gigi resurfaces

Kobe was a 5x NBA champion with 18 NBA All-Star appearances on his resume. In addition to that, he was the 2008 NBA MVP and a 2x Finals MVP. Considered by many as the greatest basketball player of all time, it was his family that worked as his anchor. He often touted his girls as his biggest source of motivation and said that whatever he does, it is all for them.

Kobe and Gigi had a very special relationship. While she was his little girl, he also coached the young Mamba. The two were often seen together, sitting courtside at NBA games and when Kobe trained her team.

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The world knew that the talent the NBA legend is crafting is going to take over the world. Unfortunately, Kobe left us way too soon and his beloved daughter was with him even during their last moments.

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A Kobe fan page – and there are thousands of them – posted a clip of Kobe and Gianna Bryant. The clip was recorded by a fan when the father-daughter duo went to a Starbucks. The late legend can be seen picking up Gigi in his arms, giving us all a wholesome moment to cherish.

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This clip triggered the emotions of his fans as they poured their hearts out in the comments.

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Fans reminisce on Kobe and Gianna Bryant

Several fans on the page reacted to the clip, mostly wishing we still had the two among us. Here are some of the most notable comments from the post:

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“God I miss him”

“This took me out🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺”

“😢one of the saddest days of my life RIP 🥹🐐”

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One fan recalled meeting Kobe and Gigi:

“I remember meeting him and GG when she was a baby at fashion island mall. ❤️”

Another fan saluted Kobe as a father:

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aww so cute dad dreams #dad golds”

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What are your best memories of Kobe Bryant? Share with us in the comments below!

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Prateek Singh

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Prateek Singh is a senior NBA writer for EssentiallySports, known for his insightful coverage of the league. With a deep passion for basketball fueled by the late Kobe Bryant's championship runs, Prateek has built his writing career on astute analysis and a firm understanding of the game. His area of expertise lies in breaking down trade reports and their implications for fans. His heartwarming coverage of tributes to NBA legend Magic Johnson’s father after his passing saw very high ratios of fan engagement. While this serves as a step closer to him writing a biography on his idol Kobe Bryant, for now, his focus is on delivering trustworthy coverage of the league he loves.

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