Kobe Bryant.Vanessa Bryant and her three daughters -- Natalia, Bianka and Capri — all held hands as they unveiled the prints Wednesday in Hollywood, where Natalia also spoke about her late father's unparalleled work ethic and how he inspired her to study film at USC.Lakers president Jeanie Buss and former Lakers coach Byron Scott also attended the ceremony and briefly spoke before Natalia took the podium and offered a moving tribute to the «best girl dad.»«Most people knew him as a basketball player or storyteller.
I got to know him as my dad, and lemme tell you, he's the MVP of girl dads, to say the least,» she said. «Being a dad of four girls is definitely not easy, but despite the NBA and Lakers schedule he always made sure to support me and my sisters — Gianna, Bianka and Capri — at our recitals, games, tournaments and any monumental moment you could think of.
Being his daughter is one of the greatest joys of my life, and I hope to continue to embody and cherish the many lessons he has taught me.»Natalia, who is currently a sophomore at USC and a model with IMG Models, also recalled growing to love, and the entire Marvel Universe movie collection because of her dad.
The 20-year-old offered a message to fans all over the world who make the pilgrimage to visit the permanent tribute to Kobe at the iconic theater.«As you visit here for years to come, I encourage you to place your hands in his and take a moment to stand in his shoes,» she said. «This will be a treasure for the city of Los Angeles and my dad's fans from all over the world to hold and to cherish.»While recalling her dad's work ethic, Natalia said she vividly remembers staying up late working on school projects or getting up for a midnight snack and watching.
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