Vanessa Bryant is making good use of her girls’ trip. The late legend Kobe Bryant‘s family recently flew to New York for a break, having Venessa share a clip of the joyous time. Alongside their adventures exploring New York, shooting hoops also seemed to be part of their schedule. Bryant’s third eldest was introduced to her father’s legacy and for this special encounter, Vanessa chose the right mentor. Kobe’s former mentee and Gigi’s mentor Sabrina Ionescu joined Bianca for a basketball session. 

In the clip, Bianca was seen playing basketball with Ionescu. The two exchanged a few words as Bianca attempted shots on the indoor court. The post is captioned, “Had a fun time in NYC w/my babies this weekend. 💕So glad we got to see “Beana” @sabrina_i” Ionescu also commented on the post praising the girl. She wrote, “Shooting definitely runs in the family” with a laughter emoji. In response, Vanessa wrote, “Keep waiting on that pass.” 

Vanessa’s friends and well-wishers also praised the 7-year-old. Carmelo Anthony’s ex-wife commented on the post and wrote, “Missed you girls.” Here is the post shared by ESPN. 

After Kobe, it was Gigi who shared the same passion for basketball. Naturally, the WNBA star had a strong bond with Bryant’s daughter; even honoring her with a bracelet during a 3-point competition. The session, thus, only highlighted the 2X WNBA All-Star’s continued familial connection with the Bryants. 

Vanessa and Natalia Bryant joined Sabrina Ionescu on her special day

The Oregon alum shares a great bond with Bryant’s eldest Natalia too. Both Vanessa and Natalia were present at Ionescu’s wedding. The basketball star tied the knot with NFL player Hroniss Grasu in March this year. “Congratulations to Sabrina and Hronnis!’Such a beautiful couple. Wishing you both the very best, always!” Vanessa wrote on her Instagram to congratulate the couple. 

After the tragic passing of the Los Angeles Lakers legend and Gigi in the accident in January 2020, Ionescu has continued to remain close to the family. “I carry Kobe and Gigi with me every day and honor their legacies through my dedication to the game,” Ionescu said during the memorial service held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. 

Ionescu has always mentioned Bryant’s enthusiasm to support women’s basketball. Both Bryant and Gigi were often spotted courtside to watch her game. As a girl dad and NBA champ, Kobe did everything in his power to elevate women’s sports. In his absence, Sabrina, Caitlin Clark, and others continue to carry on his legacy.

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