Vanessa Bryant and Kobe Bryant were the most famous and inspirational couple in the NBA. Everyone used to shower their love and admiration on them. Even though it has been three years since Kobe died, his relationship with Vanessa continues to make headlines. Recently, Vanessa took to her Instagram to roll back to the days with her late husband.
The two were married for almost two decades before the unfortunate death of the NBA star in a helicopter crash in 2020. Notably, Kobe walked down the aisle in 2001 despite his parents’ disapproval because he knew that he found the one that he wanted to grow old with. Furthermore, he was undeniably one of the most expressive basketball stars.
Happy anniversary Kobe and Vanessa Bryant 💜💛 pic.twitter.com/4Z35qInHSc
— Mamba Insider (@Mamba_Insider) April 18, 2021
Kobe once described love and marriage with just one line and took the internet by storm. On the other hand, Vanessa continues to post about Kobe and celebrate their milestones together. Recently, she treated fans with their first picture and captioned it as “24 years ago….Day 1.” The picture is undeniably adorable and fans have been sharing it across social media.
Interestingly, one of the other things that drew the attention of the fans was a comment by none other than Kim Kardashian. She commented on the beautiful picture of Kobe and Vanessa with an infinity sign’s emoticon. It was an undeniably appropriate comment as their love and bond has surpassed even life and death.
Vanessa Bryant and Kobe Bryant visited Disneyland on their first date
Vanessa and Kobe Bryant’s love story is nothing short of a fairytale. Even though they had their share of ups and downs, the two held onto each other. Interestingly, the first time they met was something like out of a movie scene. Kobe who is renowned for his basketball profession was trying his hands on rapping, and Vanessa who was 17 at the time was a model.
They met at a production of the music video, and the exact moment was caught on camera. It was undeniably love at first sight. The very next date on November 28, 1999, the two went on their first date and visited Disneyland. Interestingly, Kobe has also revealed how he fell in love with Vanessa and said that she was just beautiful.
Furthermore, the Lakers star proposed to Vanessa merely six months after meeting her for the first time. The two got married on April 18, 2001, in a private ceremony. They welcomed four daughters, Natalia, Gianna, Bianka, and Capri. Unfortunately, Gigi died along with Kobe in the helicopter crash, whereas the other three daughters and Vanessa continue to take his legacy forward.
