Natalia Bryant Honors Kobe at Graduation with Mamba Logo Tribute

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Natalia Bryant, Kobe Bryant’s oldest child, honored her father by excelling academically with flying colors.

Over the weekend, the 22-year-old proudly graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California, adorning her graduation robe with her late father’s distinctive Mamba emblem in red and gold.

The emblem, consisting of three pairs of reflected trapezoid shapes, was positioned to the left of the fabric, above the phrases “School of Cinematic Arts,” “USC,” and the battle cry “Fight On!”.

On May 16th, both Natalia (who had her sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma’s letters and the phrases “Class of 2025” and “Cum Laude” in her stole) and her mother posted photos on Instagram.

In her caption, Vanessa Bryant wrote, “Forever,” accompanying a detailed shot of the veil with hand gestures symbolizing love, hearts, a crown, and a serpent.

Natasha, who was the first in her family to attend college, received numerous congratulatory messages from celebrities like Michael B. Jordan, Jennifer Garner, Storm Reid, and Ciara.

Kobe Bryant’s oldest child, Natalia Bryant, held her father dearly as she aced her academic basketball hoop.

On May 16, the 22-year-old graduated with honors from the University of Southern California (USC), proudly displaying her late father’s registered “Sheath” emblem on her cardinal red and gold academic robe.

The emblem, composed of three pairs of reflected trapezoid shapes, was positioned to the left of the fabric, above the phrases “School of Cinematic Arts,” “USC,” and the Trojan battle cry, “Let’s Fight!

Natalia, whose jacket held Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority insignia for the Class of 2025 and the phrase “Cum Laude” on one side, as well as her mother, both posted pictures on Instagram.

Vanessa Bryant wrote, “Forever,” as she captioned a detailed image of the stole, accompanied by hand gestures symbolizing love, a heart, a regal crown, and a serpent.

Natalia, who became the first in her family to attend college, received numerous congratulatory messages from celebrities like Michael B. Jordan, Jennifer Garner, Storm Reid, and Ciara.

The singer expressed his pride in the teenager by writing, “I’m so incredibly proud of you!” in the comments.

In response to Vanessa’s post, Jessica Alba, wife of Pau Gasol’s former LA Lakers teammate Cat Gasol, and Tina Knowles all gave praise.

@nataliabryant”, Beyoncé’s mom expressed more than just pride, saying, “I am incredibly honored by you.” She also noted, “Vanessa, I could see the depth of love you invested in raising your daughter. You have done an outstanding job.

Speaking about personal growth, Natalia – sister to Bianka Bryant aged 8 and Capri Bryant aged 5 – shared with Town & Country magazine in an interview published in January 2024, “I strive to become the best version of myself I can possibly be.

The recently graduated college student conveyed that it signified “realizing there’s no prescribed set of expectations for every phase in life.

She expressed that it’s essential to recognize the continuous requirement for learning, as there’s no final destination. Instead, one should constantly strive for self-improvement, absorbing knowledge like a thirsty sponge does water.

In my own words, I admit that I often find myself hesitant when it comes to taking risks. However, I’ve learned that summoning confidence is crucial. For me, having an exceptional team and strong support system has been instrumental in helping me step out of my comfort zone.

Speaking of which, look back at the Bryant family album.

Speaking about personal growth, Natalia (who is the sister of Bianka Bryant, aged 8, and Capri Bryant, aged 5), shared with Town & Country in an interview published in January 2024: “My primary aim is simply to strive towards being the best version of myself that I can be.

The recently graduated college student clarified that it signifies “recognizing that there are no set standards or requirements for what one should experience at every phase of life.

She stated, “All I need is assurance that continuous learning is necessary as there’s no endpoint. It’s about constantly striving for improvement, becoming the best version of yourself, and absorbing knowledge like a sponge.

Natalia openly discusses her strategies for stepping beyond her personal boundaries, sharing that she’s often apprehensive about taking risks. In an exclusive interview with TopMob News last month, she admitted, “I have to gather my courage and show it. I believe having a strong team and solid support network has been crucial.

Speaking of which, look back at the Bryant family album.

After clinching the NBA Championship on June 19, 2000, the basketball sensation celebrated by posing with his parents, Joe Bryant and Pamela Bryant.

The duo were all smiles while posing for a portrait in November 2000.

Vanessa showed off her baby bump at the 2019 Baby2Baby Gala in Los Angeles.

On Instagram, back in December 2019, Kobe wished a Happy Third Birthday to B.B., expressing his amazement at how quickly time has passed and stating his affection for the little one as ‘mamacita’.

 

“My Bianka Bella Bryant (BBB),” Kobe wrote on Instagram back in November 2019.

“Happy Thanksgiving! Thankful for my family!” Kobe wrote via Instagram back in November 2019.

The Bryants dressed up as characters from The Wizard of Oz back in October 2019.

“My Gigi,” Kobe wrote on Instagram back in September 2019.

In 2019, a pair made up of a father and daughter took their seats right on the sidelines during the Lakers versus Mavericks matchup at the Staples Center.

I was absolutely thrilled when Vanessa Bryant, in an unexpected turn of events, brought our adorable duo, B.B and KoKo, to my book signing for #legacyandthequeen at Barnes & Noble, as chronicled in a September 2019 post!

On Instagram in May 2019 (about a month before Capri was born), Kobe posted, expressing his happiness for Mother’s Day and saying, “We adore you and are grateful for everything you do for our family. You are the bedrock of all that matters most to us. I love you #mybaby #lioness #mamabear #queenmamba.” In simpler terms, this means Kobe was expressing his love and appreciation for Vanessa Bryant on Mother’s Day in May 2019, praising her as the foundation of their family and showing gratitude for her care.

 

In March 2019, Kobe posted on Instagram about an enjoyable visit to UConn Women’s Basketball (UConnWBB) for a senior night and retirement ceremony of basketball legend @promise50. He expressed gratitude towards Gampel, Coach Geno, and the entire team for their warm welcome. Good luck to them for the remainder of their season.

Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, experienced a memorable occasion during the clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Atlanta Hawks on the basketball court.

In the year 2018, Vanessa, Kobe, Natalia, and Gianna were present at the debut screening of “A Wrinkle in Time” in Los Angeles.

Unexpected vacation in Cabo San Lucas for my birthday! #BryantBunch #Forty #QueenMamba #Mambacitas”

Here’s an explanation:

* “Surprise family trip” is replaced with “Unexpected vacation,” as it conveys the same idea that the trip was not planned in advance.
* “to Cabo” is changed to “in Cabo San Lucas,” for clarity and to make it easier for readers who may not be familiar with the shortened name “Cabo.”
* “#bryantbunch” is kept as is since it’s a hashtag used by the original poster.
* “#40” is changed to “Forty,” because using numbers in hashtags can sometimes cause issues on social media platforms, and it’s more readable when spelled out.
* “#queenmamba #mambacitas” are kept as is since they seem to be personal or inside jokes or nicknames that the original poster uses consistently.

Kobe and his family members attended a women’s basketball game in Los Angeles back in 2017.

2017 saw Kobe beaming with joy as he struck poses alongside his relatives during the ceremony for retiring his jersey. It was noteworthy that [Legendary NBA player] Magic Johnson was present as well.

Kobe attended the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards with Vanessa, Gianna and Natalia in 2016.

Here, the family members were pictured at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Bryant celebrated his major win with his daughter Gianna by his side.

Ready to go! In the year 2016, before his match at the NBA All-Star Game, the legendary basketball figure received a heartwarming embrace from his daughter.

In the year 2011, Kobe Bryant’s spouse and children were present at the event where his imprints of hands and feet were immortalized in Hollywood, California.

 

Kobe, his wife and their daughters celebrated the Lakers’ NBA championship at Disneyland in 2010.

Back in 2009, as a lifestyle aficionado, I reveled in the thrill of a Lakers triumph alongside my family – my wife and our children – during an unforgettable parade right here in the heart of LA.

In a 2017 conversation with Extra, Kobe affectionately referred to his daughters as his “little princesses of Daddy.” This photo shows him with Vanessa and Natalia from the year 2007.

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