The young teen was already planning on becoming a Husky, hoping to play for the renowned UConn women's basketball team, although plenty of other players such as former UCLA star Reggie Miller would beg her father to convince her to consider their schools as well.
Instead, today the world is still mourning her loss, along with the loss of her father and seven others following a helicopter crash in January this year.Įveryone knew of Kobe's legacy, but many also knew how proud the five-time NBA champion was of his second eldest daughter who was quickly proving she had earned her Mambacita nickname with her promising future in sports. Today, Gianna "Gigi" Bryant should be turning 14 years old and be celebrating by training with her dad, Kobe Bryant.Īfter all, the rising basketball star was dedicated to the game, and no doubt would be continuing to practice the fadeaway shot she was already being praised for learning so early on. The brand and Vanessa Bryant are working toward launching a new “Mamba Academy” sports training facility in Southern California, where future generations of young players can channel inspiration from the Bryants to learn the game and work on their craft.She was destined not only to follow her father's legacy, but make her own. In addition to an annual “Mambacita” launch around Gigi’s birthday, Nike expects to continue pouring resources into celebrating the life and legacy of both Kobe and Gianna. “I am so proud that my husband’s shoes are still the most worn by players on NBA courts and that the demand for his shoes remain so desired by his fans around the world,” Vanessa Bryant added about the legacy of his sneaker series. In each season since Kobe’s passing, more than 100 of the league’s 450 players have laced up a Nike Kobe sneaker on gameday. An angel wing design is featured along the insoles and box lid. Her name is also printed along each lace aglet. The heel and insole of the newest “Mambacita” sneakers include a black-and-white plaid graphic, tying back to that moment and the plaid outfit Gigi wore that day.Īdditional details include gold accents along the “Sheath” logo atop the tongue, and Gigi’s No. Gigi brought Kobe to her career day at school. Nike has released a special pair of Mambacita Sweet 16 shoes to honor Gianna Gigi Bryant on what would have been her 16th birthday. This pic from the program was just everything. May 2, 2022, 8:02 AM 1:27 In this July 27, 2019, file.Read More Ethan Miller/Getty Images, FILE The Bryant family remembered Gianna on what would have been her sixteenth birthday on Sunday. With a simple white upper and black border framing throughout the iconic low top silhouette, the details layered in add to the special edition storytelling. Taking out a full-page ad and launching a video titled, Dear Gianna, Nike. The “Mambacita” Kobe 6s were already in production long before the contract’s renewal, making this year’s Kobe 4 release technically the first Kobe launch under the new partnership. Vanessa Bryant, the mother to Natalia, Gigi, Bianka, and Capri, designed the Halo shoe concept to honor Kobe Bryant’s birthday annually, according to Daily Mail. Sun, 2 min read Nike paid tribute to Gianna Bryant on Sunday, what would have been her 16th birthday. Pricey Gianna Pleased fifteenth Birthday Vanessa wrote on Instagram. Gianna Bryant was simply 13 when she died. “Nike is donating 100% of the net proceeds yearly for Gianna’s shoes to our Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation (M&MSF).” Gianna also called Gigi was born on Might 1 2006. “With this new partnership, fans will soon be able to have access to Kobe and Gigi Nike product for years to come,” Vanessa Bryant said at the time.
Styled in a simple black and white with gold accents throughout, the “Mambacita” Kobe 6 honored Gigi’s Mamba Ballers team and her love for the game that her father became a legend by playing.
After the Kobe Bryant Estate reached an agreement with Nike in 2022, the partnership’s first release followed a month later. This isn’t the first time the two have honored Gigi with a release. I’m so happy with the way these Mambacita. Nike and Vanessa Bryant plan to celebrate Gianna Bryant with “Mambacita” Kobe 4s on what would have been Gigi’s 17th birthday on May 1. CNN Nike has released a special pair of Mambacita Sweet 16 shoes to honor Gianna Gigi Bryant on what would have been her 16th birthday. Details on the clean white-and-black Kobe 4s draw from Kobe Bryant’s Career Day visit to Gianna’s classroom.
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