VANESSA BRYANT PAYS TRIBUTE TO LATE DAUGHTER, GIANNA, ON HER 18TH BIRTHDAY

Vanessa Bryant is honoring her late daughter Gianna on what would have been her 18th birthday. Taking to Instagram earlier today, Bryant shared a touching tribute alongside a video montage of Gianna. View this post on Instagram A post shared by mamba & mambacita (@heavenly.bryants) “Happy birthday to my gorgeous girl, Gigi! I love you. I miss you. I’m so proud of you. 2024 was your year. You would’ve been graduating high school and choosing which college to go to. (I would’ve been trying my hardest to convince you to stay close to home),” she wrote. “I’m proud of the change in sports you and daddy worked so hard on. You continue to motivate me and inspire young women and girls daily. I love you always, mommy.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by mamba & mambacita (@heavenly.bryants) In addition to her heartfelt words, Vanessa Bryant partnered with Nike to release a special edition of the Nike Kobe 8 “Mambacita” sneaker in honor of Gianna’s birthday.The shoe, adorned with a black, white, and gold butterfly theme, honoring Gianna’s love for basketball. Proceeds from the sneaker sales will support the Mambacita Sports Foundation, which is dedicated to empowering young...