Vanessa Bryant announced on Thursday that The Mamba Sports Foundation has updated its name to “The Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation.”
The name change is in honor of Gianna Bryant:
The Mamba Sports Foundation has updated its name to "The Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation," Vanessa Bryant announced on Instagram.
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Every item that was left at the Kobe Bryant memorial outside the Staples Center came with a handwritten note. Mourners immediately started gathering outside of Staples Center after Bryant passed away in a tragic helicopter crash that also killed Gianna. In total, those who gathered outside the Los Angeles Lakers’ home court left 1,353 basketballs and over 25,000 candles, as well as jerseys, flowers, shoes, paintings and stuffed animals.
The passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter has certainly left an unthinkable emotional impact on Vanessa Bryant and her children, and it has also impacted the entire NBA world. Lakers players were very emotional against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center during their tribute to Kobe.
Los Angeles has the best record in the West. However, nothing would make this season more special than to see LeBron James and Anthony Davis lead the Lakers to the Larry O’Brien Trophy come June. Both players were close with Bryant and his passing will undoubtedly motivate them to win it all this year, and they're certainly on a great path towards doing that given their success thus far this season.
The Lakers retired Bryant’s No. 8 and 24 jerseys last year. Now, the late basketball icon is set to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer as part of an incredible class later this year.
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