The Los Angeles Lakers posted several images and videos of Kobe Bryant on social media Sunday, paying tribute to the late NBA legend on the annual "Mamba Day."

Vanessa Bryant honored her late husband and NBA icon Kobe Bryant on what would have been his 47th birthday. "We love and miss you and Gigi so much. Sending our love to you. Happy birthday, baby, [red heart emoji]" Vanessa wrote in the caption of a photo of her kissing Kobe on the cheek.

The late Kobe Bryant cemented his legacy during his 20-year NBA career as not only one of the greatest Los Angeles Lakers of all time, but as one of the greatest players in NBA history. Bryant spent his entire career in the Purple and Gold before tragically passing away at the age of 41,