Pau Gasol has decided to honor his long time friend and teammate Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant by naming his daughter after Gianna. Pau broke the news via Instagram.
Congratulations to the Gasol family. This was such a special way to honor Kobe and Gianna. Kobe and his daughter Gianna (GiGi), was tragically killed in a helicopter accident in January. Vanessa Bryant shared the photo on her Instagram with the caption:
My goddaughter is here!!! Congratulations @paugasol @catmcdonnell7 Love you 3 so much! So touched by your resquest to honor my GiGi <3 Can’t wait to hold Elisabet Gianna Gasol <3