Vanessa Bryant offered a heartwarming message after the WNBA made Gigi an honorary draft pick.
During Friday evening's WNBA draft, the league selected Gianna Bryant, as well as Alyssa Altobelli and Payton Chester, as honorary draft picks. The athletes were all victims of the tragic helicopter crash that also claimed the life of Kobe Bryant. After the draft, Vanessa Bryant thanked the organization, saying that it was an honor and that it would have made Gigi's dreams come true.
"It would have been a dream come true for her. She worked tirelessly every single day, she wanted to be one of the greatest athletes of all time, just like her daddy," Vanessa said, according to RELATED: Vanessa Bryant Shared Another Moving Tribute to Kobe Bryant in Honor of Mamba Day She continued, encouraging all of this year's draft picks to work hard and strive for the excellence that she knows they have: "I want to congratulate all of this year's draft picks. Work hard. Never settle. Use that Mamba Mentality."Vanessa Bryant thanks the WNBA for honoring Gigi, and shares some wisdom for the 2020 draft class.
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