Vanessa Bryant is reflecting on one of the most special days of Kobe's career ... wishing she had more time with the NBA legend on the 4 year anniversary of his retirement.
After 20 seasons in the NBA, Kobe finally hung it up on April 13, 2016 -- Mamba Day -- and went out in true Bryant fashion by dropping 60 on the Utah Jazz.
Vanessa went to social media Monday to explain why the special day was more about family than basketball.
"My husband worked his ass off for 20 years," Bryant said on Instagram.