Gianna Bryant And Mamba Teammates To Be Honorary Picks At WNBA Draft
wasted no time with the league's tribute to Gianna and her teammates ... announcing them as the first three honorary picks of the 2020 draft.
"While it brings us pain not to see their dreams come to fruition," Englebert said Friday,"I'm grateful and proud to announce them tonight as honorary draft picks." Family members of the crash victims recorded thank you speeches for the honor ... and when it came to Vanessa Bryant's time to speak, things got emotional.
Kobe's wife -- who was wearing a WNBA sweatshirt that belonged to the Black Mamba -- said,"Thank you so much for honoring my GiGi and selecting her to be an honorary draft pick this year."Vanessa Bryant thanks the WNBA for honoring Gigi, and shares some wisdom for the 2020 draft class.
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