Vanessa Bryant Celebrates Goddaughter Ellie Gasol’s Birthday, NBA News | Times of India

Vanessa Bryant, the widow of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, fulfilled her godmother duties by wishing Pau Gasol’s daughter, Ellie, a happy 5th birthday on her Instagram story. Pau Gasol, a former NBA forward and close friend of Kobe Bryant, responded to Vanessa’s post with, “Best God Mother!”.

Kobe and Pau shared a strong bond of mutual love and respect, rooting in their shared passion for basketball and their collective journey to championship glory. After Kobe’s death, Pau promised to support Bryant’s family and mentor his daughters. Vanessa Bryant’s birthday greetings for Pau’s daughter further demonstrate the enduring love between the two families.

Vanessa’s meaningful relationship with Pau’s daughter Ellie is illustrated through her heartfelt Instagram story, where she shared a photo of herself, Ellie, and Ellie’s mother, Catherine, captioned, “Ellie!!!!!”

In response to Vanessa’s post, Ellie’s mother Catherine also shared the same photo on her Instagram story and praised Vanessa as the “Best God Mother!”. The Bryant and Gasol families grew close while Kobe and Pau played together for the Los Angeles Lakers. Their bond only deepened with time, as they stood by each other during the quest for championship glory, and shared moments of joy and sorrow together.

Vanessa’s daughters regard Pau as an Uncle. Following the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, Pau remained true to his promise of caring for his best friend’s family, becoming a significant figure in their lives. Vanessa also considers him a ‘brother’ and a vital part of their family.

Pau’s wife, Catherine, also shares a close relationship with Vanessa. Both families often spend quality time together, celebrating important occasions such as anniversaries and birthdays.