Vanessa Bryant had the honor of introducing Pau Gasol for his jersey retirement ceremony on Tuesday night. After his introduction, he shared a video of Kobe talking about Gasol’s future jersey retirement and how his jersey will be in the rafters next to Kobe’s.
Vanessa Bryant Shares Video From Kobe For Pau Gasol’s Jersey Retirement
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During Tuesday night’s ceremony. Los Angeles Lakers owners and players talk about Gasol’s legacy. No. The 16 jersey was also raised to the rafters next to the no. 8 and 24 jerseys.
Vanessa, 40, had the honor of introducing Gasol, 42, for his big night. “It is my honor to introduce my friend Pau tonight. “Pau is special to Kobe as a teammate, as a man and as a friend,” he said. “Pablo, Kobe predicted you and he would be together in the rafters. Here’s a little video I want you to watch.”
In a video a few years ago, Kobe predicted how tonight would be for Gasol. “When he retires, he’ll have his number in the rafters next to mine,” he said. “The reality is I didn’t win the championship without Pau.”
He ended the video by saying, “I’m really looking forward to the day when he’s up there giving his speech at center court in front of all the fans that have supported him all these years so it’s going to be an amazing night.”
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And the night has officially arrived. Pau made sure to talk about Kobe during his speech at center court facing all his fans in a full arena. After thanking Vanessa for the introduction and the video, he shared his gratitude for her and his family.
And then he talked about his best friend Kobe, the “brother” who challenged him to always be better.
Vanessa Bryant – Instagram Story
“It has been my honor to wear this jersey, play for this franchise, help this team, contribute to this city. It really is, so I’m grateful. But I can’t go on without talking about people and faces I don’t see. A brother who lifts me up, inspires me, challenges me to be a better player, just to be a better man overall,” he said as the arena began chanting “Kobe” over and over again.
Holding back tears, she continued to talk about Kobe. “I miss him so much like most of us. I love him and I wish he was here with Gigi. I really am,” he said. “But I think he would be proud. And he was looking forward to this moment, so. Dear brother.”
Social Media Followers Share Their Support And Love On Various Posts
Many fans of Gasol and Kobe took to social media to leave their thoughts on this big event. In addition to Vanessa sharing Gasol and Kobe’s Instagram Story together, other Instagram accounts also shared moments from the evening.
Followers on Kobe Highlight’s Instagram page expressed their emotions in the comments section. “Just like Kobe said,” one follower wrote. Another added, “As soon as I saw Pau’s jersey taken down next to Kobe’s, I broke down.”
Another commented, “Men cried today, and it’s okay,” and another said, “Real tears. So proud to see my childhood hero forever etched in Lakers history. ????”
The NBA also shared a clip of the night on their Instagram page with the caption, “Family! ?? #GraciasPau.”
Emotions flowed in the comments section of this post as well. Many commented on Vanessa’s presence. “Having Vanessa there makes me happy,” one follower wrote. Another added, “Vanessa was there representing KOBE.❤️”
Others left comments of congratulations and excitement for Gasol’s big moment. “If Kobe was there…he would have the proudest smile for Pau?? ?????congrats 16!???????????,” wrote one.
“So happy Pau will forever be by Mamba’s side. Thank you Pau for your great year with the franchise. ??✌️,” wrote another.
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