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Tuesday August 23 marks what would have been Kobe Bryant's 44th birthday.
Widow Vanessa Bryant paid tribute to the basketball legend on Instagram.
Vanessa shared a photo of the pair after Kobe won his fourth NBA title and first NBA Finals MVP award in 2009.
We're sending so much love to Vanessa! Having to go through her court case and on her husband's Birthday is a lot! We love you Vanessa!