As the world remembers the fifth anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death, several women speak about his impact on women's basketball.

Five years after NBA great Kobe Bryant, 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash in California, several women’s basketball players reflected on what he meant to their game and how he championed it.

Vanessa Bryant remains closely connected to the game of basketball following the tragic death of her husband, Kobe Bryant, in 2020, when he passed away in a hel

Kobe was a hooper. And his aura, validation and embrace extended immeasurably into women’s hoops. He confirmed they are hoopers, too. He was an advocate for them to reach the mainstream of sports fandom. He shared in their belief of worthiness. His value to them and their game is unquestioned. Though he’s gone, they still feel it.

Five years after his passing, Kobe Bryant's dedication to women's basketball creates lasting change, inspiring new generation of female athletes

Lakers legend Kobe Bryant may have tragically died five years ago, but his impact on the entire sport of basketball continues to live on.

Many WNBA players believe Kobe Bryant would be pleased with the overall progress of women’s sports, which have skyrocketed in popularity and reach in recent years.

Five years after NBA great Kobe Bryant, 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash in California, several women’s basketball players reflected on what he meant to their game and how he championed it.

Is it true that Kobe learned French just to talk trash to you?” TONY PARKER: *”Yeah, it’s true. Me and Kobe were good friends. Every time we played, he’d come up with different

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry praised the lasting legacy of Kobe Bryant in the world of women's basketball years after the death of the Los

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant passed away on January 26, 2020 at the age of 41, in a tragic helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement on the 5-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s passing: “Kobe Bryant continues to serve as an inspiration to aspiring and current NBA and WNBA players, young athletes playing at all levels and those who are motivated solely by his relentless pursuit of excellence.