"I was rusty, so I needed a comeback": Kobe Bryant's wife Vaneesa Bryant makes feelings known about her "competitive spirit" with daughters

Late Kobe Bryant's wife, Vanessa Bryant, had fun with her daughters during the holidays. Vanessa posted a video of herself doing activities with her daughters Natalia, Bianka and Capri. The quartet spent the holidays keeping themselves warm during the winter season.

The four ladies roasted marshmallows over an open fire. They also played bowling, where Vannessa showed her "competitive" side, as she almost got a strike. They also went sledding in the snow.

Vanessa took her daughters skiing over the holidays. Candace Parker, a former WNBA player, commented after observing Bryant's competitive nature.

"Competitive self with the almost strike 😂😂😂😂😂," Parker commented.

"@candaceparker I was rusty so I needed a comeback 😂," Bryant replied.

Vanessa's reply to Candace Parker's comments

Watch the video Vanessa posted on her Instagram account.

Vanessa and the five-time champion met in 1999, during a music video shoot for Tha Eastsidaz's song "G'd Up." After they met, the couple was engaged within six months. The two tied the knot in 2001.

Together, they have four daughters, including the late Gianna, their second daughter. Gianna tragically passed away with her father in 2020 in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.

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Vanessa teased a special edition of Kobe Bryant's sneakers for Christmas

A month before Christmas, Vanessa posted a video teasing Kobe Bryant's “Grinch” football cleats. The shoe was made in a bright green color, resembling the iconic character made by Dr. Suess. the Grinch.

"Hope you’re on the “nasty list” this year! #KobeCleat #boot #Kobe6 #MAMBA 🏈 🏀🎅🏽" Vanessa posted.

Vanessa posted another video teasing the special edition football cleats. The pair of cleats is mismatched in color, with one piece in red. The Nike Kobe 6 “Mismatch” features the Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Reverse Grinch.”

"And you thought we were done...Introducing the Kobe VI Vapor Edge SE “Mismatch”. Select pairs arriving Christmas Day. Only the nastiest get the nicest 😉🐍🎁."

The late NBA star first wore the green Nike Kobe 6 “Grinch” in 2010 during his Christmas Day game against the Miami Heat. In that game, Bryant scored 17 points, six rebounds, and seven assists.

The shoe was reissued as a Protro in 2020. The latest release was the “Reverse Grinch” edition, which came out in 2023.