Vanessa Bryant Honors Late Daughter Gianna In Touching Instagram Post

Kobe Bryant (2nd L) and his family attend the premiere of Disney's "A Wrinkle In Time" at the El Capitan Theatre on February 26

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As the world is still mourning the loss of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, Vanessa Bryant posted a tribute honoring her late daughter via Instagram on Sunday.

The heartfelt message included a painting of 13-year-old GiGi wearing her father’s Los Angeles Lakers jersey, holding a basketball. She writes, “Seeing my babygirl smile and happy again with a basketball under her arm, wrapped in love just warmed my hear. Thank you for this [@_vivalareina] thank you!! My Gigi.”