NBA: Matt Barnes Tribute Tattoo For Kobe & Gianna Bryant

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Los Angeles, C.A. – Retired NBA star Matt Barnes reveals tribute tattoo for Kobe and Gianna Bryant to the world this past Tuesday, of his current progress. In a statement by People, “The retired NBA player shared a series of Instagram Story clips documenting himself getting a new tattoo from celebrity tattoo artist Steve Butcher. The new ink memorializes the late Kobe and his daughter Gianna Bryant, who died tragically in a helicopter crash this past January.”

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According to TMZ, “The ex-NBA star hit up legendary ink artist Steve Butcher (who did the amazingly realistic Tupac artwork on his hand) in order to add the new image of Kobe and Gianna to his leg.” Matt Barnes didn’t waste any time looking for the best artist to complete the masterpiece tribute tattoo for Kobe and Gianna Bryant. Matt Barnes tattoo captures the sweet and tender moment NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant and his precious daughter Gianna embraced at the 21016 NBA All-Star Game in Orlando, Florida.

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In a statement by Fox Sports Radio, “Several other NBA stars besides Matt Barnes, who care about Kobe and Gianna, have also gotten memorial tattoos. Some of those players consist of Lebron James, Devin Booker, and Anthony Davis.” The WQEB97.3 family keeps Kobe’s wife Vanessa and the Bryant family in our prayers and we send out best wishes that you all stay strong, healthy, and as happy as can be during the circumstances.

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