‘Your legacy lives on’: Naomi Osaka pays tribute to Kobe Bryant on his birthday

‘Your legacy lives on’: Naomi Osaka pays tribute to Kobe Bryant on his birthday

Naomi Osaka and Kobe Bryant

The man, the myth, the legend, Kobe Bryant was and will remain one of the greatest sportspersons to ever bless the earth. The basketball star inspired millions across the globe, not just with his incredible gameplay, but with his kindness and generosity as well.

The superstar left the world last year on 26th January in a plane crash. Millions across the globe cried as the champion left the world way too soon. Nevertheless, it would be fair to say that the legacy he left behind will live long and he will be remembered for ages.

Naomi Osaka remembers Kobe Bryant on his 43rd birthday

Naomi Osaka and Kobe Bryant
Naomi Osaka and Kobe Bryant

Kobe was born on August 24, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. On his 43rd birth anniversary, innumerable sports stars and fans paid tribute to the great man. Japanese tennis sensation Naomi Osaka also posted a picture of Kobe remembering his contribution to the world of sports.

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Osaka did not caption the picture, but the photo she used to pay tribute shows that she wanted to depict that the great man’s achievements and stupendous career will keep him alive forever. She used a picture in which Kobe is seen celebrating while the crowd in the background is shouting in admiration of the legend.

Naomi Osaka has been struggling with mental health issues for a while which has affected her gameplay as well. The star player looked out of sorts in the Olympics and was knocked out in the second round at the Cincinnati Open 2021 by young Jil Teichmann.

Osaka would like to draw inspiration from Kobe’s journey as the marvellous player went through a lot of ups and downs in his career, but he kept a cool head in whatever he did. Osaka might not be in a great place mentally at this point, but she sure can motivate herself by looking at stars like Kobe and make a thumping comeback on the court.

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