Vanessa Bryant returned to the Lakers Arena for the first time since 2020. She was there to support her close friend and Kobe Bryant’s teammate Pau Gasol.
Vanessa’s last visit to the arena was the day of Kobe and her daughter Gianna’s memorial, where she shared an emotional eulogy.Vanessa Bryant remembers her ‘forever’ Valentine, Kobe Bryant, in a sweet tributeVanessa Bryant receives $29 million settlement in helicopter crash lawsuitVanessa and Gasol’s family were present at the Lakers ceremony where Gasol’s jersey was retired, honoring his career with the team.
They watched as numerous players and teammates spoke about Gasol’s career, including two NBA championships and various All Star game appearances.
Gasol teared up as he saw his jersey unveiled next to Kobe’s and thanked Vanessa for her support, telling her that he’s “proud to be an uncle” to her “lovely girls.” Gasol was a close friend of Kobe and someone who has shown tremendous support towards Vanessa and her daughters Natalia, 20, Bianka, 6, and Capri, 3, following Kobe and Gianna’s tragic death in a helicopter crash. "He definitely inspired me and showed me what it took to be the best player that you could be.
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