Kobe Bryant is one of the most beloved players in all of NBA history.
Monday marks six years since he and his daughter (Gigi) passed away.
As always, many people around the NBA world have expressed their admiration for Kobe and Gigi.
Kobe Bryant Gets Love From NBA World
One person who made a post was Basketball Hall of Famer Vince Carter.
Carter wrote: “Rest easy Kobe Bean and Gigi the world truly misses you both…🫱🏾🫲🏽”
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Many fans sent love in the comments:
@j4o4n4: “He was so happy to retire and just as passionate about his next challenge in life. To me, that’s the saddest part about it.”
@kobehighlight_: “We miss them every day 💔”
@jbax97xx: “Happy Birthday Vince 🎉🥳 Rest In Power Kobe and Gigi 💞 also to the others that lost their lives 😞 @mrvincecarter15”
@730_lito: “It’s really tough because Vince & Kobe are literally 2 favorite players all-time. I get to celebrate more life of Vince but on the same day I gotta mourn the passing of Kobe 💔 @mrvincecarter15 Happy Birthday Vince, I hate that we gotta celebrate you on tough circumstances on your day every year 🎂🎈🕊️”
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Bryant was the 13th pick in the 1996 NBA Draft out of high school.
He spent all 20 seasons of his incredible career with the Lakers.
His career averages were 25.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 44.7% from the field and 32.9% from three-point range in 1,346 games.
The Lakers won five titles in that span (and Bryant won the 2008 MVP Award).
Via Complex: “6 years ago. Always remembered. Never forgotten. ❤️🕊️ John Altobelli Keri Altobelli Alyssa Altobelli Christina Mauser Sarah Chester Payton Chester Ara Zobayan Gianna Bryant Kobe Bryant”
6 years ago. Always remembered. Never forgotten. ❤️🕊️
John Altobelli
Keri Altobelli
Alyssa Altobelli
Christina Mauser
Sarah Chester
Payton Chester
Ara Zobayan
Gianna Bryant
Kobe Bryant pic.twitter.com/bscheQB88g— Complex (@Complex) January 26, 2026
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As for Carter, he is one of the most exciting players in NBA history.
The eight-time NBA All-Star played for the Toronto Raptors, New Jersey Nets, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings over 22 seasons.
His career averages were 16.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 43.5% from the field and 37.1% from three-point range in 1,541 games.
