Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was on the minds of many, who honored him on his birthday and Mamba Day, this weekend.
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was on the minds of many this past weekend.
Bryant’s birthday was Saturday, Aug. 23 and Mamba Day was Sunday, Aug. 24. Mamba Day is an annual day of remembrance for Bryant because the date represents the two jersey numbers he wore during his pro career, No. 8 and No. 24.
It’s been 5.5 years since Bryant and eight other passengers, including his daughter Gianna, lost their lives in a helicopter accident on Jan. 26, 2020.
Many went to social media to share photographs, graphics and video highlights from Bryant's Hall of Fame career in his honor.
8/24 - Mamba Day. pic.twitter.com/Ig0FzJLpQR
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) August 24, 2025
Kobe Bryant remembered
Happy Mamba Day 2025!Each year it grows in meaning, becoming part of our calendar. Mamba mentality applies to all, not just athletes. Challenge yourself - if you are going to do something do everything you can to prepare and execute. Do the work and go for the win💜 https://t.co/VBkKMQuJ2V
— Jeanie Buss (@JeanieBuss) August 24, 2025
Remembering husband, girl dad, entrepreneur, friend, five-time champion, and one of the greatest to ever lace them up, Kobe Bryant on his birthday 🎁 pic.twitter.com/oTUfmMionU
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) August 23, 2025
I approached him in character saying I wanted to sign Him…He told me he felt he wasn’t charismatic enough to hold frame. All this while draining threes and being wildly charismatic. He was both curious and a master at the same time… This never made the cut Miss u king pic.twitter.com/ofPlfiKDTS
— Jeremy Piven (@jeremypiven) August 24, 2025
♾️ #KobeDaypic.twitter.com/2JSDR5YabT
— Jack Perkins (@purehoop) August 24, 2025
Took my son to Grauman's (now TCL) Chinese Theatre today.
— L.A. in a Minute (@LaInaMinute) August 24, 2025
Didn't realize Kobe had his hand & shoeprints immortalized with all the legends of the silver screen.
Happy heavenly birthday, Kobe. pic.twitter.com/sBOXB24vhl
Nike had a longstanding partnership with Kobe Bryant, aka the "Black Mamba."
The notable athletic apparel brand honored the basketball player with the 3rd annual Mamba League Invitational, a basketball event for boys and girls, held in Los Angeles this weekend.
Cole Cloer is moving different out in Cali 🤬🔥 @NikeLA@nikebasketballpic.twitter.com/AmQkHq4wv0
— SLAM HS Hoops (@SLAM_HS) August 24, 2025
The winners were awarded a Mamba-themed trophy. The players also got exclusive "Mamba League" Nike Kobe 5 shoes.
L.A. had something crazy exclusive waiting for the best players in the country.
— SLAM Kicks (@SLAMKicks) August 23, 2025
The Nike Kobe 5 for Mamba League Invitational is all types of tuff. 🐍 pic.twitter.com/91bm6OwxzH
Earlier this month, Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa and daughters Bianka, Capri and Natalia were in attendance at the Los Angeles Dodger game on Aug. 8 for Kobe Bryant bobblehead night. Bianka also threw out the first pitch before the Dodgers took on the Toronto Blue Jays.
Kobe Bryant highlights
Kobe Bryant’s top 5 plays while wearing No. 8! #KobeDaypic.twitter.com/5IC6dVeL2b
— NBA (@NBA) August 24, 2025
Kobe Bryant’s top 5 plays while wearing No. 24! #KobeDaypic.twitter.com/D5ODx5ar7B
— NBA (@NBA) August 24, 2025
Kobe Bryant moments
“Welcome to the Kobe Show” pic.twitter.com/eFIetJcbAl
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) August 24, 2025
Happy Birthday, Kobe!
— ESPN Los Angeles (@ESPNLosAngeles) August 23, 2025
When LeBron and Team USA celebrated the Mamba in 2008 🥹 pic.twitter.com/WWfPBP1BTN
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