The Kobe and Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy award aims to honor advocates and influencers who use their time, talent, and platform to raise awareness for the WNBA, and women’s and girls’ basketball in various ways, like Kobe was so committed to doing. Vanessa Bryant - Kobe’s widow - presented Chris Paul with the award during Sunday’s game, which he accepted alongside his daughter Camryn Paul. The 12-time All-Star guard was named the inaugural recipient of the Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award for his significant contributions to the advancement of girls’ and women’s basketball, and advocacy for the WNBA. Year after year, we learn how he uses his platform and resources for the advancement of others, whether he’s dropping thousands for a charity or helping to raise awareness to a cause.ĭuring the 2022 NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland Ohio, the Phoenix Suns point guard (who played on Team LeBron) was recognized with an incredible honor. Watch him get awarded, plus more from the Big Game inside…Ĭhris Paul is more than just a basetball player.

Last night, he was honored with the WNBA’s inaugural Kobe & GiGi Bryant Advocacy Award for way he champions women and young girls who love basketball. He’s also an advocate for others both on and off the court. Gigi, you still make mommy proud.Chris Paul is not just an NBA player. 'I will never understand why/how this tragedy could’ve happened to such beautiful, kind and amazing human beings. I miss my baby girl and Kob-Kob so much, too. My Gigi is INCREDIBLE and I truly appreciate your thoughtful letter. 'Thank you so much for beautifully sharing some of your memories of my Gigi with me and allowing me to share them here on my ig. Vanessa Bryant included a message of thanks in the caption of her Instagram post. Bryant, and we're all eternally grateful to you.' 'I hope that in the middle of your intense sadness you catch a glimpse of joy in who the daughter your created and raised was.

The letter also praised Vanessa Bryant's parenting skills and her response to the unthinkable. 'Gianna was fiery and stubborn, she knew what she wanted and she fought to get it,' Aubrey's letter read. The letter, written by a girl named Aubrey, shares stories of Gianna's love of life and vibrant personality. On Monday evening, Vanessa Bryant - Kobe's wife and Gianna's mother - shared a letter she received from one of Gianna's best friends. The one-year anniversary of their death sparked tributes from those that loved them and the basketball community around the world. One year ago on Tuesday, basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others were killed when the helicopter they were traveling in crashed into the side of a hill in Calabasas, California.

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