VIDEO: Kobe Bryant Celebrating Eagles' Super Bowl Win is Just Completely Joyful
By Will Coleman
The passing of Kobe Bryant has called for repostings of his greatest highlights and interviews amid an outpouring of tributes and remembrances, but simply discussing the Mamba's legacy as an athlete doesn't nearly tell the whole story. He also grew into being quite the family man -- and perhaps no video captures that side of him as candidly as this one recorded by Bryant's wife, Vanessa, as he celebrated his beloved Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl LII victory over the New England Patriots.
In the comfort of his living room with infant daughter Bianka in his arms, Kobe excitedly watch his hometown Eagles clinch their first-ever Super Bowl title with the joy of a rank-and-file fan.
Even with the game almost entirely out of New England's reach, Bryant sat on the edge of his seat watching until it was official. Bryant shouted "NO!" seven times as Tom Brady heaved one final shot toward the end zone before jumping up and down like a kid once it was all said and done.
Bryant, a native of the Philadelphia area and a graduate of nearby Lower Merion High School, had an on-going relationship with the entire Eagles franchise as a die-hard fan and ambassador.
The Eagles aren't playing in next weekend's Super Bowl, but Bryant's name will certainly be mentioned all week long in the run up to the big game. And next season, you can bet that Philly will be out there to win one for the Mamba.