this picture of the family is so beautiful, wow. devastating. I don't follow basketball like that but it really hit me how big Kobe was as an worldwide icon beyond the court when I opened my closet and realized I actually own his Lakers jersey. It's also heartbreaking when you think what a girl with Kobe's last name could have done to raise the profile and bar for female basketball worldwide. really sorry for their loss and I'm sending all positive thoughts to Vanessa and her kids.