"To my first born..." - Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa Bryant shares heartfelt note on daughter Natalia Bryant's birthday

Kobe Bryant's eldest daughter, Natalia Bryant, celebrated her 22nd birthday on Sunday. 19. Natalia's mother, Vanessa Bryant, made a special post on her social media dedicated to her firstborn, leaving a heartfelt note for her daughter in post.

Vanessa posted a picture video of Natalia on Instagram, and the caption of the post stood out. Addressing Natalia as "Nani-Banani!", Vanessa showered love on her daughter.

"To my first born, I love you so much! I’m so proud of the beautiful, smart, talented and loving young woman you are! You are kindness, light and love personified! Happy 22nd birthday @nataliabryant !!! We love you so much Nani-Banani! 😘❤️🎉🎂," Vanessa Bryant wrote.

Natalia Bryant, born on Jan. 19, 2003, is one of the four daughters of Kobe and Vanessa Bryant. Their second daughter Gianna was born in May 2006 In December 2016, the couple welcomed their third daughter, Bianka. Their youngest daughter, Capri, was born in June 2019.

Both Kobe and Gianna lost their lives in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26, 2020.

WNBA legends Candace Parker and Lisa Leslie shower love on Kobe Bryant's daughter Natalia Bryant on her birthday

Kobe Bryant was a girl dad and never stopped supporting women's sports. He left an undying mark on the lives of so many NBA and WNBA players, one of the reasons that love for Kobe Bryant and his family is still alive across sports.

Natalia Bryant was overwhelmed by the birthday wishes from fans and well-wishers, including NBA legends Candace Parker and Lisa Leslie. Both Parker and Leslie commented on Vanessa Bryant's post on Natalia's 22nd birthday.

"Happy Birthday Nani!!!!!!❤️ ur twin," Parker commented.

"Heart Melt❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Happy Birthday Princess @nataliabryant When I tell you we are so proud and happy seeing you thrive! Continued blessings and many more with love💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕," Leslie wrote.

Stand-up comedian and TV host Loni Love also commented.

"Get it baby girl!!!!!! #auntieloni," she commented on the post.

American singer and songwriter Ciara also dropped a comment for the 22-year-old daughter of the LA Lakers legend.

"Sooo beautiful! So sweet!! The birthday Queen ❤️," she wrote.

[Picture Credit: IG/@vanessabryant]

According to People magazine, Natalia Bryant is enrolled at the University of Southern California. With her full-time education at hand, she is also making time for her modeling career. She made her runway debut with Versace at the Milan Fashion Week. Last year, she also led the Victoria's Secret PINK's spring campaign.