“You are so missed”- Vanessa Bryant pens emotional message for NBA legend Kobe Bryant on Father’s Day

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jun 16, 2025, 17:18 IST

Text Size

Small
Medium
Large

Vanessa Bryant commemorated Father's Day with a touching Instagram post honoring her late husband, Kobe Bryant. The heartfelt message accompanied a family picture, showcasing the Lakers star's loving bond with his daughters. The image also revealed Vanessa's pregnancy with their youngest daughter, Capri, evoking memories of the NBA legend and his role as a devoted 'Girl Dad'.

“You are so missed”- Vanessa Bryant pens emotional message for NBA legend Kobe Bryant on Father’s Day

Kobe Bryant with Vanessa Bryant and daughters via Instagram

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s absence is felt in the NBA almost every day by his fans across the globe. After making waves on the internet with pregnancy rumors, Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa Bryant, recently posted a heartwarming picture on the occasion of Father’s Day. She honored her late husband with an emotional Father’s Day message along with a lovely family picture on Instagram, which clearly reflected the beautiful bond the Lakers star shared with his adorable daughters.

Vanessa Bryant goes down memory lane with an emotional Father’s Day post on Instagram

While the world remembers the NBA legend Kobe Bryant for his athletic prowess and larger-than-life persona on the basketball court, his wife Vanessa Bryant and daughters remember him for being the best father in the world. Vanessa Bryant went down memory lane with a lovely family picture while celebrating Father’s Day, and her fans and followers cannot stop talking about it. She penned a heart-touching message for her late husband, Kobe Bryant, on Father’s Day, which mentioned— “Happy Father’s Day, @kobebryant You are so missed. We love you so much. #GirlDad”

The emotional message by Vanessa Bryant clearly showed the NBA legend’s other side, hidden from the cameras and stadium lights. It spoke volumes about the deep-rooted appreciation and love she had for her late husband. According to the picture posted by Vanessa Bryant, she was pregnant with her youngest daughter, Capri. Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant was surrounded by his three adorable daughters, Natalia Diamanté, Bianka Bella, and Gianna Maria-Onore, while Vanessa Bryant stood in the middle flaunting her baby bump in a light pink maxi dress.

After the unfortunate helicopter crash back in January 2020 that went on to claim the lives of the NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna and others who were onboard. After the sudden demise of Bryant, Vanessa has stood like a pillar of support and strength. Also Read: NBA legend Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna’s mural vandalized almost a week after restoration in Downtown

About the Author

TOI Sports Desk

The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more. The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics. We track news wires for key stories, conduct exclusive player interviews in both text and video formats, and file content from print editions and reporters. We keep track of all viral stories, trending topics and produce our own copies on the subjects. We deliver accurate, engaging, and up-to-the-minute sports content, round the clock.

End of Article