Vanessa Bryant Posts Emotional Gianna Bryant Tribute on Instagram in Honor of 14th Birthday

Kobe and Gianna Bryant tragically passed away less than four months ago, and even those who never met the pair of basketball giants are still trying to recover. The helicopter crash that took the lives of the nine individuals onboard, including the Bryants, rocked not only the sports world, but society as a whole.

Vanessa Bryant has continued to appear strong during her public appearances and tributes she has made since her unimaginable loss. Her latest tribute is to Gianna, who would have turned 14 years old on Friday.

It goes without saying that it is impossible to understand how Vanessa Bryant and her family feel right now. Her tribute to the girl known around the basketball world as "Gigi" was touching and all we can do as fans is provide support in any way possible. Some nice comments could go a long way in the sometimes nasty world of social media.

Vanessa Bryant's tribute is heartbreaking, but it also shares the joy that was Gianna. As always, we wish her and the rest of her family the best on this tough day.