Kobe Bryant lived an amazing life filled with joy and success. His work on the basketball court inspired several people and the generations that are yet to find their big break. There are a bunch of lessons that can be learned from the Black Mamba’s life. He was extremely dedicated to his craft and always strived to be the best. But one thing was for sure, he loved his family.
Over the 20 years that he played in the NBA, Kobe looked at his teammates as his own. He constantly pushed them to work harder. After he hung up his jersey in 2016, he began to take everybody under his wing. He taught people important lessons about working twice as much as a rival and being ever-achieving. He was a major advocate for women in sports and a dedicated father to four young girls.
Kobe Bryant married the love of his life, Vanessa Bryant in 2001. They shared a beautiful 19 years of marriage before he tragically passed away in 2020 along with his daughter, Gianna. Vanessa, Natalia, Bianka, and Capri were left with a bitter taste in their mouths. Soon after his death, the Bryants made sure to live a life Kobe would’ve wanted them to. The Mamba would’ve only wanted them to be happy and successful. Natalia graduated high school and began attending college.
Vanessa Bryant sends a bouquet to Natalia on behalf of her late father Kobe Bryant
Natalia enrolled at the University of Southern California back in August 2021, nearly a year and a half following Kobe Bryant’s death. She also revealed that she was accepted by several other renowned institutions like the University of California Irvine, the University of Oregon, Loyola Marymount University, and NYU. However, her choice to enroll at USC was probably to stay closer to home.
Vanessa Bryant also used to claim that it was hard to watch Natalia grow up in the absence of Kobe Bryant and her sister. The 20-year-old is currently entering her junior year at USC. Coincidentally, it also happens to be around the time Kobe’s birthday was celebrated. Vanessa sent a bouquet to Natalia on behalf of the Los Angeles Lakers legend. Attached to it was a note which read, “Happy first day at school! Love you always, Daddy.”
Vanessa Bryant pays tribute to Kobe Bryant by sending flowers to daughter Natalia ❤️💐 pic.twitter.com/scKlvQ3Vq5
— E! News (@enews) August 22, 2023
According to E! News, this was a tradition that Kobe Bryant followed. But it seems as if Natalia is having a great time at USC. After completing her sophomore year, she expressed that she was happy being around people and things she liked. However, it seems like everywhere the Bryants go, they will always pay homage to the NBA legend.
