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AC Milan Honors Kobe Bryant on His Birthday: 'Forever One of Us'
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AC Milan Honors Kobe Bryant on His Birthday: 'Forever One of Us'

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • AC Milan honored the memory of NBA legend Kobe Bryant on what would have been his 48th birthday.
  • Bryant, who tragically died in a helicopter crash in January 2020, had a strong connection to Italy and Milan.
  • The club posted a tribute on social media, calling him 'Forever one of us' and sharing a photo of him in their jersey.

Italian football club AC Milan paid tribute to NBA icon Kobe Bryant on August 23, marking what would have been his 48th birthday. Bryant, a global sports legend, tragically died alongside his daughter Gianna and seven others in a helicopter crash in January 2020, an event that sent shockwaves worldwide.

Bryant's connection to Italy ran deep. He lived in the country from the ages of six to 13 while his father played professional basketball there. During his youth, he developed a passion for football and specifically for AC Milan, the club he supported.

In remembrance, AC Milan shared a heartfelt message on their official X account (formerly Twitter). The post featured a picture of Bryant wearing the club's iconic No. 24 jersey, accompanied by the caption, 'Forever one of us.' This gesture highlights the enduring bond between the basketball superstar and his beloved Italian football team.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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