Vanessa Bryant celebrated the Los Angeles Lakers’ championship win in a new social media post.
- Bryant posted a photo of her late husband Kobe Bryant and current Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka on her Instagram Story.
- “Congratulations Uncle P! Congratulations @Lakers Kobe was right, RP! ‘Stay the course blockout the noise.’ @kobebryant Wish Kobe and Gigi were here to see this.”
"Congratulations Uncle P! Congratulations @Lakers Kobe was right, RP! "Stay the course blockout the noise." @kobebryant Wish Kobe and Gigi were here to see this."
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) October 12, 2020
- Vanessa Bryant congratulates Rob Pelinka pic.twitter.com/ZWRyaXcZdK
Kobe Bryant reportedly predicted that Pelinka would turn around the franchise within two or three years of his hiring, according to USA Today.
- Pelinka said after the title win: “I guess you were right, man. You give me the energy to do it.”
Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna Bryant, died in a tragic helicopter crash in January 2020. The death sent a shockwave throughout the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers responded by paying tribute to Kobe Bryant in multiple ways, including a “Mamba” chant in every huddle and “Black Mamba” jerseys.