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Kobe Bryant art provides

comfort on social media
following Lakers legend’s death

Philippine based artist André Manguba created this tribute

to Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, on Instagram
with more than 58,000 likes. (André Manguba)

BY CHUCK SCHILKEN | STAFF WRITER

JAN. 31, 2020 8:53 AM PT

In the days since Kobe Bryant, his 13-

year-old daughter Gianna and seven
others died in a helicopter crash in
Calabasas, some fans have posted moving
artistic tributes to the Lakers legend on
social media.
! ❤ #

Most of the drawings depict Bryant in the

heavens, usually playing basketball or on
a court, often with Gianna and sometimes
with rapper Nipsey Hussle or others who
also have left this world too soon.

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And more often than not, Kobe and

Gianna are shown with halos over their
heads.

Here is a sampling of some of the

heartfelt artwork that could provide
comfort to those grieving over the
tragedy.

spaghettitoes… View profile

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spaghettitoesdad

Harper asked me why I didn't draw Kobe's

daughter, Gianna, when I did my portrait and to
be honest, they had not confirmed any of the
other names when I did my first drawing. The
news is absolutely heartbreaking and It's
bothered me ♥ ever since I did the initial sketch
that I did not include her, so here is a tribute to
both Kobe and Gianna. #kobe
#kobebryant #ripkobe #giannabryant #lakers
#lalakers #losangeles #nba #basketball
#kobebryant24 #kobebryanttribute
#kobebryantart #heaven #fatheranddaughter
#heartbroken #tribute #blackmamba #mamba
#24 #goat @kobebryant
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CALIFORNIA

Kobe Bryant’s memory runs

through the heart of L.A., and
on its walls
Jan. 29, 2020

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419 followers

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madsilverartsy

In our hearts #RIPKobe .

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— • #art #artist #artsagram #instaart #artKL
#artMalaysia #indianart #selftaught
#artistsofinstagram @artdroplet #drawing
#ripgianna #ripkobeandgianna #kobe #gianna
#kobeart #giannaart #restinpeace #kobebryant
#24 #kobebyrantart #halos #digitalart
@procreate #procreate #procreate5 #love • —
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Mamba + Mambacita forever

#kobebryant #kobeart #artistsoninstagram
#animationart #artstation
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8,933 followers

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1,275 likes
theartplugs

Hooping in Heaven

“The most important thing is to try and inspire

people so that they can be great in whatever
they want to do.”
- Kobe Bryant

: @bosslogic
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Do you agree? 〰 〰 〰 〰 〰

Let us know below!

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Kobe Bryant fans honor him
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through poetry
Jan. 27, 2020

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india_pixelz

Just a little tribute to @kobebryant and his

daughter. R.I.P
Congratulations on your feature.
Shot by: @gio_roman87
Curated by: @wandering.mammoth

Follow @india_pixelz
Tag us or use #india_pixelz in your captions to
get featured on our page.
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Also check out :
@mobi_grapher_
@indianphotographyart
@incredible_indian_click
@uniquephotographyclub
@jaipurcanvas
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#kobebryant #nba #lakers #lebronjames #kobe
#basketball #blackmamba #lebron #ballislife #k
#kevindurant #mambamentality #kyrieirving
#mvp #michaeljordan #anthonydavis #nike
#kyrie #kawhileonard #life #lalakers #jordan
#russellwestbrook #rip #ripkobe
#mambaforever
TEAM - #india_pixelz
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CLIPPERS

Elliott: Sorrow overwhelms at

Staples Center over death of
Kobe Bryant
Jan. 30, 2020

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benchi_toons

RIP @kobebryant gianna and the other people

who were on the helicopter and prayers
for the families and close ones
#riplegend #ripkobe #ripkobebryant
#thankyoukobe #thankyoukobebryant
#ripgianna #ripgigi #ripgiannabryant #gianna
#giannabryant #tragedy #mambaforever
#mamba4ever #mambaforlife #nbaart
#mambamentality #mamba4life #ripmamba
#ripblackmamba #ripgoat #kobebryant
#mamba #blackmamba #kobeart #24forever
#forever24 #kobebryantart #forkobe #mambaout
#mambacita
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cpcollectives

Tribute
Image | @raylivez
Curated by @ianharper
#kobe #kobebryant
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CALIFORNIA

Mothers, fathers, daughters,

coaches: Here are the 9 killed
in the Kobe Bryant helicopter
crash
Jan. 28, 2020

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11 followers

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13 likes
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RIP LEGENDS #rip #xxxtentacion #2pac

#kobebryant #lilpeep #juice #juicewrld

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dollarartcl… View profile

435 followers

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54 likes
dollarartclub

Rest in Power Kobe, Rest in Power Nipsey.

#dollarartclub #igart #instaart #instagood
#potd #instagram #illustration #instablog
#artistsofinstagram #graphicdesign
#graphicdesigner #art #newart #newartalert
#artist #art #design #privatecollection
#blackart #blackartist #blackartists
#logodesign #logodesigner #blackmamba
#musicart #albumart #kobe #ripkobe
#ripkobebryant #kobeart

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CALIFORNIA

Commentary: Kobe Bryant

and Nipsey Hussle weren’t
perfect angels. That’s why
L.A. loved them
Jan. 27, 2020

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