Vanessa Bryant Reveals Daughter Gianna’s Jersey Was Retired At School [VIDEO]
Vanessa Bryant Reveals Gianna’s No. 2 Jersey Was Retired At Harbor Day School [VIDEO]
Vanessa Bryant, the wife of the late Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, revealed Harbor Day School retired her 13- year-old daughter, Gianna Bryant’s No. 2 jersey in a ceremony Wednesday (Feb. 5).
In the photo, a bouquet of heart-shaped balloons can be seen placed alongside a table with a red and pink flower arrangement that reads “Gianna.” Vanessa Bryant shared her heartfelt thoughts
“My Gigi. I love you! I miss you. You’ve taught us all that no act of kindness is ever too small. Mommy is still and will ALWAYS be so proud of you mamacita.”
In a video, the mother captured the touching moments of Gigi’s retirement ceremony as they unveiled her blue and yellow jersey.
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In addition to her school, Gigi’s future dream college, University of Connecticut, honored the fallen player with a No. 2 UConn Huskies women’s basketball jersey.
Gianna and her NBA legend father Kobe Bryant tragically died in a helicopter class on Jan. 26 alongside seven others: John Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, Alyssa Altobelli, Sarah Chester, Payton Chester, Christina Mauser and pilot Ara Zobayan.
As previously reported, Vanessa continues to mourn the loss of her husband and second-born daughter. Last week (Feb. 3rd), the mother shared an illustrated image of Gigi who was pictures dressed in her dad’s no. 24 Lakers jersey holding a big smile on her face as she hangs onto a basketball under her arm.
No further details about the crash have been released.
Rest In Peace Gianna!