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Kobe Bryant, His Wife And Beautiful Daughters All Watched His No. 8 And 24 Lakers Jerseys Being Retired Last Night

"Mamba Out."

Kobe Bryant's Christmas gifts came early last night in the form of his two Los Angeles Lakers jerseys — No. 8 and 24 — being retired by the storied franchise and lifted into the Staples Center's rafters.

Best of all, the five-time NBA champion enjoyed the unforgettable moment surrounded by his family: wife Vanessa and three daughters, Natalia, Gianna, and baby Bianka.

Take a look at some of the sights and sounds from last night.

  • Here's the moment that the Lakers immortalized the Black Mamba's No. 8 and 24 jerseys

    Bryant did help deliver three championships to the Lakers, rocking No. 8, and two more as No. 24, warranting both jerseys being retired.

  • Vanessa posted this absolutely gorgeous family portrait from last night

    Beautiful family moment!

  • She also shared this precious footage of baby Bianka clapping her hands during the Warriors-Lakers game

    Too cute!

  • Here's the full ceremony footage, including Magic Johnson's speech about Bryant

    "Mamba Out." Next stop ... the Hall of Fame. Salute, Kobe!

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