While countless NFL players draw inspiration from Bryant, things hit differently with the Eagles. Bryant was born in Philadelphia and rose to prominence as a prep basketball star in the City of Brotherly Love. And as with many Philadelphians, Bryant's love for the Birds knew no bounds.

Sunday, January 26, marked five years since the heartbreaking death of Kobe Bryant. The five-time NBA champion was among nine people — including 13-year-old daughter Gianna — who

This Sunday, January 26, marks five years since the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, the iconic Los Angeles Lakers star often regarded as Michael Jordan’s heir apparent. As the world reflects on his legacy, Bryant’s hometown of Philadelphia will see its NFL team, the Eagles, fight for a spot in Super Bowl LIX when they face the Washington Commanders.

"He's one of the first things that come to mind, in just what he represented, how he inspired people." - Russell Wilson on the late Kobe Bryant.

It has been 5 years since the lost of one of the greatest of all time, Kobe Bryant. I do remember seeing the news from the helicopter crash that took his life, his daughter Gianna,

Russell Wilson posted a touching tribute to Kobe and Gigi Bryant on the anniversary of their death.

Kobe Bryant was a Philadelphia Eagles fan and met Michael Vick in 2010 after Vick won NFL Comeback Player of the Year. They exchanged jerseys and Kobe wore Vick’s jersey a few times after Sunday ...

Tom Brady vs Patrick Mahomes is the NFL’s MJ vs LeBron… Except the “LeBron” in this case just basically crushed the MJ’s numbers in every single way from day one. Mahomes GOATed and he isn’t 30 yet. First 8 seasons for both: pic.twitter.com/5dE7NqkgZy

Social media was filled with photographs, memories and stories of Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant as people looked back at his life and career.

"Kobe: The Making of a Legend" is a three-part CNN docuseries that launches Saturday, a day before the fifth anniversary of the NBA legend's death.

The Lakers shared a message that many fans around the globe were thinking on the fifth anniversary of Kobe and Gigi Bryant's tragic death.

Russell Wilson's wife, Ciara, shared a touching birthday message for Natalia Bryant on Sunday on Instagram, marking her 22nd birthday. She also added a photo of the two smiling side-by-side.