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Vanessa Bryant Poses With New Kobe And Gigi Murals

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Vanessa Bryant has taken to social media to show off new murals in Compton honoring her late husband and daughter. The murals are outside of the Wilson Park Gymnasium, which was recently refurbished. At the reopening, Vanessa revealed that building a public basketball court was a longtime goal for her family. “For years we’ve been trying to build a basketball court in a public space in L.A,” she explained. “We’re so thankful to council member (Andre) Spicer and Mayor (Emma) Sharif for allowing us to be included in your community.”

“Thank you for showing up and showing out for our exclusive court reopening at Wilson Park in honor of Kobe and Gianna,” she wrote alongside photos of the murals. “Special thanks to artist @sloe_motions for the incredible mural & @lisaleslie and @traeyoung for being a big part of this special occasion,” she also added. Vanessa then went on to say, “To our donors – you made this happen. Every single dollar you’ve donated and merch you’ve purchased from the foundation goes toward our mission of creating positive impact for underserved athletes and boys & girls in sports.”

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New Murals Honor The Late Kobe And Gigi Bryant

In March, Natalia Bryant gave a heartfelt speech about her late father at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. “When most people knew him as a basketball player or storyteller,” she explained, “I got to know him and love him as my dad.” “Let me tell you he’s the MVP of girl dads, to say the least,” she also added. “As you visit here for years to come, I encourage you to place your hands in his and take a moment to stand in his shoes.”

Kobe and Gigi Bryan tragically passed away in 2020, as a result of a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Since then, Vanessa and her surviving daughter, Natalia, have continued to honor their late family members’ legacy. “To shine a light” on their legacy, Vanessa also recently donated $16 million to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation.

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Vanessa Bryant Celebrates Her Daughter Gigi on What Would Have Been Her 17th Birthday

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Monday (May 1) would have been the 17th birthday of Gianna Bryant, the daughter of the late Kobe Bryant and his wife Vanessa. Hitting Instagram, Vanessa remembered her late daughter.

“Happy 17th birthday, baby girl,” Vanessa wrote on Instagram. “I love you and miss you so much, sweet Angel.”

Vanessa and Nike also teamed up for a video tribute that featured Aubrey Callaghan, Sabrina Ionescu, Pau Gasol, Jon Grogan, and Giannis Antentokounmpo, all friends and members of the basketball community that surrounded Gigi.

Happy Birthday Gigi Bryant.

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Vanessa Bryant Shares Tribute To Gigi On 17th Birthday

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Vanessa Bryant continues to be a shining example of someone finding light in the dark. Last month, Bryant shared an emotional tribute to her late husband, Kobe Bryant, on what would have been the couples anniversary. Now, Bryant is celebrating another day that has to be emotional for the entire family. On Monday, Vanessa took to Instagram to celebrate what would have been her daughter Gigi’s 17th birthday. Along with a video from current basketball stars discussing the ‘Gigi Way.’

Included in the video was Pau Gasol. Gasol became close friends with Kobe during their tenure with the Lakers. The duo won two championships during their time together in Los Angeles. However, the bond created off the court is something that will last forever. Gasol has been a mainstay with the Bryant family. Even before the tragic death of the NBA legend. Now Gasol is helping us remember the legacy that Gigi still continues to have on the basketball community. Find the link for the video at the end of this story.

Vanessa Bryant Continues Gigi’s Legacy

Nike is also helping Vanessa celebrate the life of her daughter. The brand recently announced a new sneaker that has been created in her honor. According to a tweet from Nike, the brand will be releasing the newest sneaker today. “The Kobe IV Protro “Mambacita” celebrates Gianna “Gigi” Bryant’s 17th birthday. We dare you to #PlayGigisWay, to be competitive, joyful, and curious and never take any opportunity for granted, just like Gigi.” The sneaker is currently available on SNKRS in select markets. An incredible gesture from the sneaker titan.

Everything that Vanessa Bryant has had to go through these last three years is a testament. A testament to the strength she has while carrying this pain. Losing a family member is never an easy situation. However, being able to turn that pain into continuing the legacy of the Bryant name has been nothing short of an incredible task. Everyone should take today to remember the lives lost on that tragic day. As well as celebrating Gigi on her special day. For the latest news in sports, keep it right here with HNHH.

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Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Mambacita” Officially Unveiled

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Perhaps one of the greatest Kobe Bryant retros of the last few years has been the Nike Kobe 4 Protro. Overall, this is a shoe that has received a whole bunch of dope colorways. However, following Kobe’s death in 2020, Nike stopped making the shoe. Eventually, Nike lost the Kobe deal entirely after Vanessa Bryant was unhappy with how they treated sneakerheads. Although, the two eventually came to a compromise which ultimately brought Nike back on board the Kobe Bryant brand.

Since then, Nike has been figuring out which shoes to drop. Of course, the brand wants to be sensitive to Kobe and his legacy. Additionally, they also want to pay tribute to Gianna Bryant, who passed away alongside her father and seven others. This has led to some teasers for a “Mambacita” colorway of the Nike Kobe 4 Protro. It is a shoe that many fans have been waiting for. Now, with the official images revealed below, it is clear that this sneaker is a reality that will be dropping soon.

“Mambacita” Nike Kobe 4 Protro

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Immediately upon looking at the shoe, you can tell that this does a great job of honoring Kobe and Gigi’s legacy. Firstly, the sneaker is covered with a white upper. Secondly, the midsole, Nike swoosh, and laces are all black. From there, were get a black-and-white woven aesthetic towards the back. Furthermore, this is packed up by the word “Gigi” on the back heel. Even her gold number 2 appears underneath, which further cements this sneaker as a tribute. When you put all of these elements together, you get a truly gorgeous new Nike Kobe 4 Protro.

For those of you out there who plan on adding these to your collections, you will be able to do so as of May 1st. Additionally, the price of the sneaker has been set at a reasonable $180 USD. If you are a big fan of Kobe sneakers, then these are going to be a must-cop. Let us know what you think, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the sneaker world.

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Gigi Bryant To Be Honored With This Nike Kobe 4 Protro

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Gigi Bryant and her father Kobe tragically lost their lives three years ago in a helicopter accident. Seven others were also killed in the crash, and it remains one of the most shocking tragedies of the last few years. Overall, Gigi and Kobe’s memories are still being honored. In the immediate aftermath of their passing, we saw numerous tributes to them. Whether it be jerseys or massive murals on the side of walls, there is no doubt that these two were beloved.

Moreover, in order to pay respect to Kobe and Gigi, Nike decided to take a step back from releasing Kobe sneakers. Back in 2020, the brand was looking to come through with all sorts of Kobe retros. However, they realized that this probably would not be the best look. Eventually, they came back with some new Kobe-inspired kicks before their contract with the Bryant estate ran out. For a while, it seemed like Nike would no longer be permitted to make Kobe sneakers. Now, however, they have a new deal with Vanessa Bryant, and it seems like Nike is ready to take advantage.

Gigi Bryant x Nike

We have reported quite a bit on the Nike Kobe 4 Protro and how it is returning this year. According to @kicksaluoluo2 and @zsneakerheadz, there is now a Gigi-inspired Nike Kobe 4 Protro on the way. Firstly, this shoe contains a white leather upper. Secondly, the secondary color here seems to be a gorgeous navy blue. From the Nike swoosh to the checkered pattern on the back heel, there is a great aesthetic being put together here. Overall, it is an incredibly clean color scheme that fans will most definitely enjoy. It also helps that this is just an all-time great Kobe silhouette.

For now, this shoe is rumored to drop on May 1st, which just so happens to be Gigi’s birthday. Although, this release date has not yet been confirmed by Nike directly. Either way, this would be a great release that will definitely excite the fans out there. Let us know what you think of these, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sneaker world.

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Vanessa Bryant Describes The Pain Of Losing Kobe + Gigi

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The widow of basketball legend Kobe Bryant opened up about the unbelievable loss she’s suffered. Vanessa Bryant talks about the tragic deaths of her husband and their daughter, Gianna, more than a year since they were taken in a helicopter crash. Kobe’s Widow Speaks On Her Life + Motivation In a recent interview with PEOPLE […]

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