Kobe Bryant: Man draws giant tattoo of legendary basketball player Lakers jersey- The memory of Kobe Bryant is being honoured around the world since the legendary basketball player perished alongside eight others on Sunday, January 26 - Kobe died in an ill-fated flight which also claimed the lives of eight others including his daughter's, Gianna - The basketball player's memory has been honoured by a man who drew a giant tattoo of his Lakers jersey covering his upper body The death of legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant is still being mourned around the world, and many have started honouring his memory. Kobe died in a helicopter crash that also claimed the life of his daughter Gianna and those of seven others on Sunday, January 26. The picture of a man that honoured Kobe's memory emerged and was posted by Jordan Thrilla. Legit.ng gathers that the man honoured Kobe's memory by drawing a giant tattoo of the legendary basketball player's Lakers jersey covering his upper body. Recommended for you "Very clean and sharp": Fine Igbo boy who sells suya for a living emerges,... Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Kobe's widow Vanessa Bryant made her first public statement on Wednesday, January 29, since the death of her husband. Taking to her Instagram page, the widow thanked everyone for supporting her family, noting that they were in pain and no words could express what they were going through. Vanessa wrote: “My girls and I want to thank the millions of people who have shown support and love during this horrific time. Thank you for all the prayers. We definitely need them." She added: "We are completely devastated by the sudden loss of my adoring husband, Kobe the amazing father of our children; and my beautiful, sweet Gianna — a loving, thoughtful, and wonderful daughter, and amazing sister to Natalia, Bianka, and Capri." Vanessa further said she found comfort in knowing that Kobe and her daughter lost their lives knowing they were genuinely loved and that they were a blessing. Recommended for you "Chinese man emptied my bank account": Actor Prince Eke calls out telecoms... PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read the best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app She wrote: “There are not enough words to describe our pain right now. I take comfort in knowing that Kobe and Gigi both knew that they were so deeply loved. "We were so incredibly blessed to have them in our lives. I wish they were here with us forever. They were our beautiful blessings taken from us too soon." NAIJ.com (naija.ng) -> Legit.ng We have updated to serve you better Sadio Mane doesn't care about worldly things - Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi| Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - The memory of Kobe Bryant is being honoured around the world since the legendary basketball player perished alongside eight others on Sunday, January 26 - Kobe died in an ill-fated flight which also claimed the lives of eight others including his daughter's, Gianna - The basketball player's memory has been honoured by a man who drew a giant tattoo of his Lakers jersey covering his upper body Legit.ng Legit.ng PAY ATTENTION: They were our beautiful blessings taken from us too soon." NAIJ.com Legit.ng