{"id":46623,"date":"2025-07-30T03:51:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T03:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/46623\/"},"modified":"2025-07-30T03:51:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T03:51:10","slug":"vanessa-bryant-loves-wnba-star-aja-wilsons-kobe-inspired-mamba-fit-in-la","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/46623\/","title":{"rendered":"Vanessa Bryant loves WNBA star A\u2019ja Wilson\u2019s Kobe-inspired \u2018Mamba\u2019 fit in LA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_680ig7pkd\">A\u2019ja Wilson\u2019s pregame fit for the <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1s09rn9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/wnba\/aces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Las Vegas Aces<\/a> road game vs. the<a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1s09rn9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/wnba\/sparks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> Los Angeles Sparks<\/a> paid tribute to  late Kobe Bryant and daughter Gigi Bryant. His wife and her mother loved it on social media.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_w53zvggst\">The three-time WNBA MVP is a Nike athlete like Kobe and has her own signature sneakers, the A\u2019One that she just <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1s09rn9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/onsi\/athlete-lifestyle\/fashion\/las-vegas-aces-a-ja-wilson-dramatic-pink-hairmatch-nike-a-ones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">released a sorority edition<\/a>. She previously rocked <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1s09rn9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/onsi\/athlete-lifestyle\/fashion\/las-vegas-aces-a-ja-wilson-dramatic-pink-hairmatch-nike-a-ones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">some pink hair to match her signature first shoe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ji91jvl9f\">Wilson, 28, also knows how to <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1s09rn9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/onsi\/athlete-lifestyle\/news\/aces-a-ja-wilson-schoolgirl-fit-fastest-wnba-record\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">crush  a fit like her schoolgirl look<\/a>, and this WNBA All-Star weekend orange carpet stunner below.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_k9rnx6jo8\">RELATED: <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1s09rn9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/onsi\/athlete-lifestyle\/business\/kobe-bryant-mamba-brand-gets-unreal-nike-honor-new-fc-barcelona-kits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Kobe Bryant&#8217;s &#8216;Mamba&#8217; brand gets unreal Nike honor on new FC Barcelona kits<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\" alt=\"A\u2019ja Wilso\" title=\"A\u2019ja Wilso\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A\u2019ja crushed the WNBA All-Star orange carpet. \/ Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_fyfx6iyd0\">Wilson paid homage to Kobe and Gigi, aka Mambacita, with her pregame \u201cMamba\u201d fit that Vanessa also posted on Instagram Stories.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw-o_O-style_e296pg\" alt=\"A\u2019ja Wilson\" title=\"A\u2019ja Wilson\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Vanessa Bryant\/Instagram<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_scyyahu26\">RELATED: <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1s09rn9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/onsi\/athlete-lifestyle\/news\/vanessa-bryant-excited-usc-lands-no-1-women-basketball-recruit-saniyah-hall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Vanessa Bryant excited USC lands No. 1 women\u2019s basketball recruit Saniyah Hall<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_v7cbnab4m\">The 43-year-old Vanessa then dropped the \u2764\ufe0fon this photo: <\/p>\n<p><img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw-o_O-style_e296pg\" alt=\"A\u2019ja Wilson\" title=\"A\u2019ja Wilson\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Vanessa Bryant\/Instagram<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_qjzq02n04\">What an awesome look by Wilson who is one of the game\u2019s greats. She\u2019s a big Kobe fan <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1s09rn9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/olympics\/aja-wilson-reveals-which-kobe-bryant-quote-she-uses-for-motivation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">and uses one of his quotes for motivation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_iu5u8x1b1\">Gigi would\u2019ve been in college right now at 19 years old \u2014 she aimed to play for the UConn Huskies. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_7a5tmmt43\">Vanessa and her family are big supporters of women\u2019s basketball and the WNBA. They were just all at a New York Liberty game in Brooklyn where they sat courtside for the game.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\" alt=\"The Bryant family\" title=\"The Bryant family\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Bryants \/ Vanessa Bryant\/Instagram<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_uzdf2kvpb\">Too bad Vanessa and her daughters weren\u2019t courtside in LA for this one with Wilson\u2019s cool tribute to Kobe and Gigi.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_8d1jc35o7\">\u2014<a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1s09rn9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/onsi\/athlete-lifestyle\/?utm_source=TAL&amp;utm_medium=TAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> Enjoy free dish of rich and fabulous players with The Athlete Lifestyle on SI <\/a>\u2014<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_jx4zqttm9\">New WNBA besties: <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1s09rn9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/onsi\/athlete-lifestyle\/news\/angel-reese-paige-bueckers-crush-duo-locker-room-dance-at-wnba-all-star-game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese crush duo locker room dance<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_d5i0wvmfd\">Love on the links: <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1s09rn9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/onsi\/athlete-lifestyle\/relationships\/klay-thompson-dresses-girlfriend-megan-thee-stallion-first-ever-golf-fit-one-regret\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Klay Thompson dresses gf Megan Thee Stallion in first-ever golf fit<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_72ip0jemf\">Who\u2019s that girl?: <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1s09rn9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/onsi\/athlete-lifestyle\/fashion\/lebron-james-wife-savannah-looks-unrecognizable-with-dramatic-new-hairdo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">LeBron James\u2019 wife Savannah looks unrecognizable with new \u2018do<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_gblcx8x18\">Proud bro: <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1s09rn9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/onsi\/athlete-lifestyle\/relationships\/josh-allen-is-emotional-proud-sister-bills-inspired-baby-news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Josh Allen is emotional proud brother for sister\u2019s Bills\u2019 inspired baby news<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_tig6bwn5s\">Windy City stopper?: <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1s09rn9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/onsi\/athlete-lifestyle\/business\/northwestern-shows-off-snow-proof-most-expensive-college-football-stadium-ever\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Northwestern shows off snow-proof most expensive CFB stadium<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A\u2019ja Wilson\u2019s pregame fit for the Las Vegas Aces road game vs. the Los Angeles Sparks paid tribute&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":46624,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[73],"tags":[99,434],"class_list":["post-46623","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-wnba","tag-sports","tag-wnba"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46623","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46623"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46623\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46624"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46623"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46623"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46623"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}