By HoopsHype staff | August 23, 2020

Kobe Bean Bryant would have been 42 today. We all know that the NBA world changed back in January when the legendary Laker, his daughter Gianna and seven other people passed away after their helicopter crashed near Calabasas, California.

Many former and current NBA players remembered him on social media:

Shaq paying tribute to Kobe. pic.twitter.com/LTysSjN14w

— Alex 👋 (@Dubs408) August 24, 2020

With tears in my eyes today… I just wish so badly that you were here celebrating your bday with your girls and family. I miss you and Gigi so much brother. I will always be thankful for how much you have impacted my life in so many different ways. #Hermano #Familia #42 🎂 pic.twitter.com/hHYYfUwmcj

— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) August 23, 2020

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Wish we still had these moments to share as brothers. Miss you and think of you everyday. No matter how busy life got we always took a moment on our birthdays to call, email, text. Sending this note all the way to Heaven! Happy Birthday my guy! You’re still pushing us all forward and inspiring us to “Be Better”!!! Respect to @nike @kendricklamar ✊🏽 #bebetter

A post shared by Derek Fisher (@dereklfisher) on Aug 23, 2020 at 10:48am PDT

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We miss you Kobe Bean Bryant! Happy Birthday💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛#mambaforever

A post shared by dwyanewade (@dwyanewade) on Aug 23, 2020 at 11:17am PDT

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Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart. -Happy Born Day Bean We Miss You Champ #STAYME7O

A post shared by Carmelo Anthony (@carmeloanthony) on Aug 23, 2020 at 1:41pm PDT

Thinking about the legend @kobebryant on what would have been his 42nd birthday. Miss you, Mamba.#MambaMentality pic.twitter.com/7hTeUj3msp

— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) August 23, 2020

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HBD Mamba 🖤🐍 #mambaweek #rip

A post shared by Kevin Love (@kevinlove) on Aug 23, 2020 at 6:53am PDT

🙏🏽 happy birthday 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/569dWzKSoK

— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) August 23, 2020

Happy Birthday Kobe, Rest In Paradise! #RIPKobe #MambaMentality pic.twitter.com/ceqqNieOl9

— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) August 23, 2020

Happy 42nd Birthday my guy. You are missed!!! 🐍🙏🏽 #Mambaforever #KobeBeanBryant pic.twitter.com/sWrHAHWWLn

— Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) August 23, 2020

"The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do." – Kobe Bryant | You were an inspiration to me, your fans and every single person who was fortunate enough to know you. Happy birthday legend!! #MambaMentality #RIP 🦋🤍 pic.twitter.com/sKv55jC2a3

— Andre Drummond (@AndreDrummond) August 24, 2020

It’s 8:24 on his #Birthday. Its the first time I will not be able 2 say #HappyBirthday I will never get use tothat. We think about you often To Vanessa & the girls we r always here for you I know U will be strong because he is part of you. To Joe & Pam I understand. We ❤️U #Kobe pic.twitter.com/Uy0tdZlpd8

— TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) August 23, 2020

Was never not around Kobe and wasn't in awe!! He made everyone want to be better. Happy birthday giant!!! 😪🙌🏾🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/yBxf7tVNQO

— 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) August 23, 2020

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Happy birthday Kob!!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/ldYjM8ipg7

— nick vanexel (@vanexel31) August 23, 2020

Happy Birthday Legend ⁦@KobeBryant⁩ #MambaMentality #RIP pic.twitter.com/E4gCp4WUCC

— Jalen Rose (@JalenRose) August 23, 2020

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😢HBD #8/24

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Happy birthday @kobebryant , We miss you killa!!! 💜💛🐍🏁 God please be with his family 🙏🏾

A post shared by Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) on Aug 23, 2020 at 10:18am PDT

Happy Heavenly Birthday to my little brother @kobebryant 💔 You are truly missed everyday. The #HeartOfLA #MambaMentality #TheGOAT #KobeBryant #GaryPayton 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/lWly4LHK1g

— GARY PAYTON (@GaryPayton) August 23, 2020

24 main message to me was to attack life and the game with tenacity. If you do that you’ll have no regrets. Have fun. Be you. Never change….My brother. Hope you well https://t.co/xJ1qDmGRRt

— kuz (@kylekuzma) August 23, 2020

Happy birthday Kobe your presence is missed on earth! pic.twitter.com/tbeK9B90fm

— I AM PEACE STAR (@StarburyMarbury) August 23, 2020

Happy birthday to one of the Greats of the game. Life is precious tweeps, RIP @kobebryant pic.twitter.com/X5A1AN2ihA

— Bruce Bowen (@Bowen12) August 23, 2020

My guy Kobe Bryant ,Happy Birthday ! pic.twitter.com/pQMPEBihkw

— Kenny Anderson (@chibbs_1) August 23, 2020

Happy Birthday We miss You Kobe!! You set the bar, inspired & influenced so many! You personified true greatness and leave a legacy any hooper would dream of! On what would have been your 42nd Birthday we honor you!! #RIP #Mamba #KobeForever
✊🏾😎✊🏾

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— Quentin Richardson (@QRich) August 23, 2020

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Happy Bday my brother!! Miss you man!! #LongLive🐍 #GoneButNeverEverForgotten💜💛

A post shared by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Aug 23, 2020 at 10:56am PDT

Happy birthday Kobe! 🙏🏾 🕊
RestInPeace. #MambaForever pic.twitter.com/vPKXzVx9jG

— Clint Capela (@CapelaClint) August 23, 2020

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Happy Born Day Brother! We miss you 💜💜💜

A post shared by Draymond Green (@money23green) on Aug 23, 2020 at 8:49pm PDT

Miss you #HappyBirthday #KobeForever pic.twitter.com/QEIJRjo1nY

— Marco Belinelli (@marcobelinelli) August 23, 2020

Happy Birthday #8 & #24 ❤️ miss you!

— Bogdan Bogdanovic (@LeaderOfHorde) August 23, 2020

Happy birthday @kobebryant We miss you my brother!!! 👑🙏🏾🙌🏾🖤🕊

— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) August 23, 2020

RIP Kobe ❤️your impact on this world will forever remain.

— Nassir Little (@2ez_nassie) August 23, 2020

Happy birthday big dawg! We love and miss you man. Mamba day everyday @kobebryant 🙏🏿

— Julius Randle (@J30_RANDLE) August 23, 2020

Mamba 4eva 🙏🏾💙🐍

— JJJ (@jarenjacksonjr) August 23, 2020

Mamba Day 🐍🖤🙌🏽

— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) August 23, 2020

We miss you 24🐐

— Robert Williams (@rob_williamsIII) August 23, 2020

Happy Birthday Kobe🐍💜💛 Mamba Forever

— Tyus Jones (@1Tyus) August 23, 2020

Kobe🙏🏽

— Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) August 23, 2020

HBD 8-24 🖤

— John Wall (@JohnWall) August 24, 2020

Happy birthday Bean! #mygoat 🐐

— Deonte Burton (@DeonteBurton) August 23, 2020

#MambaForever

— Richaun Holmes (@Rich_Holmes22) August 23, 2020

Only time I’ll willingly take #22 off my jersey… Happy Birthday Kobe #24Ever 🐍 pic.twitter.com/0UlCVvxojd

— Larry Nance Jr (@Larrydn22) August 23, 2020

Happy Birthday to the Goat..the Black Mamba himself…Kobe Bean Bryant! Your legacy lives forever in every person who refuses to give up and attacks each day, and every obstacle with everything they have! #MambaMentality #MambaForever 🖤🖤🐍🐍 pic.twitter.com/zr3rmUjK5W

— Victor Oladipo (@VicOladipo) August 23, 2020

Happy Heavenly Birthday to Kobe Bryant one of the Greatest of All Time! It's hard to believe you would've turned 42 today. You were one of the best to ever do it and you're truly missed by us all. Rest in Peace KB 8/24 #MambaMentality pic.twitter.com/qLgqbf7Ve6

— Stacey King (@Stacey21King) August 23, 2020

Gone but never forgotten, happy heavenly birthday #Kobe pic.twitter.com/5tk0f2SY2f

— Tyrone Muggsy Bogues (@MuggsyBogues) August 23, 2020

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Kobe would have been 42 today The first basketball game i ever saw live when i came to the United States in 2004. I was 15. i went with My uncle. Kings Vs. Lakers I knew nothing about the game of basketball i just remember kids back home in Nigeria would throw pieces of paper in the trash yelling “Kobe!” I was there watching that Kobe Bryant . LIVE! He was amazing. He hit a game winner. Classic That was my introduction to basketball. I’ll never forget that His legacy lives on in my story forever This is a reminder that greatness is not just in what you do. It’s also in who you inspire along the way. Laugh, love and Give your all in everything you do today. Never know who you’re inspiring ❤️ #ripkobe #gonebutnotforgotten #maythesoulsofallthedepartedrestinpeace

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