Kobe Bryant Happy 44th Birthday

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Vanessa Bryant is remembering Kobe Bryant on what would've been his 44th birthday.

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"She lives in fear that she or her children will one day confront horrific images of their loved ones online."

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You can see Bryant -- wearing his 2009 NBA championship shirt and hat -- hugging Vanessa post-game ... and they were both all smiles. You can see Bryant -- wearing his 2009 NBA championship shirt and hat -- hugging Vanessa post-game ... and they were both all smiles.