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When the spotlight turned to Pau Gasol’s Hall of Fame induction, it wasn’t just his achievements that drew attention. Vanessa Bryant, the wife of the late Kobe Bryant, illuminated the event with her golden outfit. Netizens erupted with love and admiration, marveling at her stunning appearance. She carried the look with a lot of grace and added an extra layer of glamour to the event.

Let’s take a look at the outpour of fan reactions to the Golden Girl and the emotional message by Gasol.

Gasol thanks Kobe Bryant amidst the magical glow of Vanessa

The 2023 Hall of Fame induction was a night full of emotions and entertainment. However, everyone got emotional when Pau Gasol mentioned his friend Kobe Bryant. During his speech, Pau said, “I wouldn’t be here without you, brother.”

There was an emotional look of pride in Vanessa’s eyes when Pau mentioned her late husband.

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Talking about Vanessa, dressed in an eye-catching golden ensemble, Vanessa Bryant exuded elegance and radiance. Her choice of attire showcased her impeccable style and captured the essence of the occasion.

Sharing pictures on Instagram, she gave fans a glimpse of her striking look before stepping into the event. As she posed confidently for the camera, the golden hue seemed to complement her aura perfectly.

Pau Gasol also mentioned Vanessa as he added, “Thank you, Vanessa, for being here tonight. Proud to be your brother. And an uncle to your wonderful girls, I love you guys so very much.”

Fans were touched by the emotional way Gasol thanked Bryant’s family. Fans also showered love on Vanessa’s post.

Fan frenzy over the 24K Magic of the Golden Girl

Vanessa is also creating a lot of buzz lately with the Kobe 8 ‘Halo’ announcement. Adding an extra layer of enchantment to her Instagram story, Vanessa Bryant chose Bruno Mars’ “24K Magic” as the background music. The responses were full of love for Lady Mamba,

From comments like “Our Lady V is always winning” to simple declarations like “Golden Girl!“, fans were full of love for the 41-year-old.

Kobe and Vanessa’s daughter Natalia chimed in with a sweet comment, writing, “I’m. Obsessed“. The mother-daughter bond shone through in this simple yet heartfelt interaction.

Some fans thought she looked like “Absolute royalty.”

Fans flooded her post with adoring comments to show their awe and appreciation for her stunning appearance.

“Wowza !!!! So Stunning !!” said another comment.

Most were just grateful to her. As one fan put it, “Blessing my Instagram feed once again.”

Vanessa Bryant’s elegant presence shows how she still cherishes the bonds and friendships of Kobe Bryant.

Beyond their glamorous appearance, Vanessa Bryant and Pau Gasol share a deep and meaningful friendship that transcends the world of basketball. Having been close friends with Kobe Bryant, Pau’s connection with Vanessa is rooted in shared experiences and memories.