NBA players and league honor Kobe Bryant on what would have been his birthday

Today would have been Kobe Bryant's 46th birthday (Aug. 23).

Los Angeles' heart & soul — Happy Birthday Kobe pic.twitter.com/L2FQY0cex9

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) August 23, 2024

His birthday has sparked a number of former players to pay tribute to the NBA legend.

♾️ https://t.co/ndOlM3CcDj

— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 23, 2024

My Brother ✊️ https://t.co/8WjZEbUQVJ

— DWade (@DwyaneWade) August 23, 2024

Happy heavenly birthday to the 5x NBA Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist, Oscar and Academy Award Winner, and my friend Kobe Bryant! We all miss you, but your legacy lives on with us forever https://t.co/TuRDo1isTY

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) August 23, 2024

Kobe Bryant - a fierce competitor and a cherished friend. You are deeply missed. ️ #HappyBirthdayMamba pic.twitter.com/N2pPm3QfHs

— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) August 23, 2024

Kobe and his legacy deserve all the praise coming his way, and in case you forgot just how special a player he was...

Kobe Bryant’s top 5 plays while wearing No. 8! #KobeDay
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— NBA (@NBA) August 24, 2023