January 26, 2020: Make-A-Wish is devastated to learn of wish granter Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna’s tragic death. Kobe granted more than 200 wishes, giving each child hope for a brighter future. Our heartfelt condolences to the Bryant family and all the families who lost a loved one. This video was released shortly after his retirement from the NBA in 2016. Rest in peace, champion.

As Kobe Bryant’s historic NBA career comes to an end, passionate basketball fans will talk about where his career ranks among the all-time basketball greats. One thing is for sure: the impact he had on hundreds of Make-A-Wish kids who met him throughout his 20 NBA seasons. In this video, wish kids who previously had their one, true wish granted to meet Kobe look back on their experience and how it continues to influence their lives to this day. These are just a few of the wish kids who were forever changed by meeting the NBA legend.

Make-A-Wish would like to sincerely thank Kobe for 20 years of granting wishes. These wishes would not be possible without the time and energy that Kobe – and other celebrity wish granters and dedicated volunteers – generously give to wish kids worldwide every day.

Learn more about Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles at http://la.wish.org/.

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