Vanessa Bryant Pens Message to Kobe Bryant

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Kobe Bryant would've turned 44 on Tuesday ... and his wife, Vanessa, penned a heartfelt birthday note on Instagram, writing she loves and misses him so much

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Vanessa Bryant Wishes Kobe A Happy 44th Birthday, 'I Love You'

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Bryant play 20 seasons in the NBA History and winning 5 hampionships and 2 NBA Finals MVP

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He was 18-time NBA All-Star, broke numerous records, and is known as one of the best NBA players ever.

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Vanessa Bryant Pens Message to Kobe Bryant

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Kobe Bryant would've turned 44 on Tuesday ... and his wife, Vanessa, penned a heartfelt birthday note on Instagram, writing she loves and misses him so much

Vanessa Bryant Wishes Kobe A Happy 44th Birthday, 'I Love You'

Bryant play 20 seasons in the NBA History and winning 5 hampionships and 2 NBA Finals MVP

He was 18-time NBA All-Star, broke numerous records, and is known as one of the best NBA players ever.

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