Kobe Bryant’s LAST KNOWN PHOTO Before Tragedy Resurfaces Alongside A HEARTBREAKING MESSAGE
The kid who took the photo just commited to Michigan Wolverines to play quarterback.
January 26, 2020. That fateful day will be forever etched in the minds of basketball fans everywhere because that’s the day when Kobe Bryant, along with his daughter Gianna and seven others, perished in a helicopter crash.
Fast forward six years, and fans on X celebrated Kobe’s birthday just a few days ago. He would have turned 48. Vanessa Bryant also posted a heartfelt message for his former husband, which touched the hearts of many.
The Story Behind Kobe Bryant’s Photo Before Helicopter Crash
Kobe Bryant (Image Credits: Imagn)
The basketball world stopped when Kobe died six years ago. It was so sudden that everybody thought the initial reports on social media were a hoax. However, when it was confirmed that the Los Angeles Lakers legend died in a helicopter crash, people were stunned.
After all, he was just 41. He was just enjoying his retirement. What’s even sadder is that his daughter, Gianna, who also died in the crash, was pegged as a future star in women’s basketball.
A couple of days after Kobe’s 48th birthday, a post on X has circulated and is going viral. It talks about one of Bryant’s last photos ever taken. The story behind it is gut-wrenching.
“We’ll get a better pic tomorrow,” Kobe said to the fan.
The fan in the picture is Brady Smigiel, who was 13 at that time. In a stunning twist, the youngster grew up to become an outstanding quarterback prospect. He just committed to play college football for the Michigan Wolverines in 2026.
NBA Players Still Chasing Kobe’s Greatness
Kobe Bryant (Image Credits: Imagn)
Kobe Bryant may have died, but his legacy on the court still lives on. Many players today still pay tribute to the former Lakers legend, who is one of their main inspirations for their love of basketball.
Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker admitted that he’ll change his jersey number from 1 to 15 this upcoming season. The reason? He was inspired by Kobe’s mid-career number change. It’s well known that the LA star went from 8 to 24 during his time with the Lakers.
