Vanessa Bryant Attends Pau Gasol's Hall Of Fame Ceremony, Meets Up With La La Anthony

BYCole BlakePublished on August 13, 202321.9K Views

Kobe Bryant's Hand And Foot Prints Placed At TCL Chinese Theatre Forecourt

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Vanessa Bryant attends a ceremony unveiling and permanently placing Kobe Bryant's hand and footprints in the forecourt of the TCL Chinese Theatre on March 15, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)

Vanessa Bryant rocked a gold gown to the Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony.

Vanessa Bryant attended the NBA Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony on Saturday night in support of her late husband Kobe Bryant's teammate, Pau Gasol, as well as other former NBA stars. Other inductees included Gregg Popovich, Dwyane Wade, Tony Parker, and more.

At the event, she rocked a shining gold, form-fitting, long-sleeved gown complimented by matching hoop earrings and bracelets on her right wrist. She shared several pictures of the outfit on Instagram and also posed with Gasol for a photo.

Vanessa Bryant With Pau Gasol

Commissioner of the WNBA Cathy Engelbert (L) stands with Vanessa Bryant (2L) as she gives The 2023 Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award to NBA Legend Pau Gasol (R) on stage during the half time show of the NBA All-Star game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at the Vivint arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, February 19, 2023. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

When speaking on stage, Gasol took the time to pay tribute to the late Lakers legend with whom he won two NBA championships. “That’s where I got to know the person who elevated my game like no other, who taught me what it took to win at the highest level, who showed me how hard you have to work and the mentality you needed to have in order to be the best, the commitment you had to make, what it meant and what it took to be a leader: Kobe,” Gasol said. He concluded: “I wouldn’t be here without you, brother. I wish more than anything that you and Gigi were here today with us. I miss you and love you.”

Vanessa Bryant Hangs With La La Anthony

Prior to the Hall of Fame ceremony, Vanessa linked up with La La Anthony in New York City. In a video posted by La La, she jokes that she's teaching Vanessa about the Bronx.

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