Kobe Bryant’s widow,Vanessa, posted an emotional tribute to their 13-year-old daughter. Vanessa wrote, “My Gianna. God I miss you. Mommy is still and will ALWAYS be so proud of you, mamacita.”
She shared photos and videos taken at Gigi’s middle school gymnasium assembly. They retired her number 2 jersey.
Speaking at the memorial, her basketball coach seemed to compare Gigi to her father. “Gianna was a warrior, who gave 110 percent every time she stepped on the floor. Gigi was one of the fiercest competitors that I’ve ever seen.” (New York Post)