Kobe Bryant’s wife Vanessa Bryant walks down memory lane with NBA legend’s iconic footwork against Charlotte Hornets

Kobe Bryant’s wife leaves no chance when it comes to walking down memory lane with the late NBA icon. The Los Angeles Lakers’ icon is not only known for his great dunking skills but also for his mamba mentality, which has impacted millions across the globe. From sharing the list of accolades and achievements to frequently posting about Kobe Bryant’s sports foundation Mamba and Mambacita, Vanessa Bryant’s world still revolves around her late NBA partner. Recently, the 43-year-old philanthropist reshared Kobe Bryant’s iconic footwork clip dating back to a game against the Charlotte Hornets in 2008. The excellent move by Kobe Bryant and the perfect timing led to a spectacular dunk against the Hornets during the game.Vanessa Bryant has been standing like a rock for her daughters after Kobe Bryant. The reputed philanthropist and advocate never misses a chance when it comes to talking about her late NBA man. Recently, she posted about Kobe Bryant’s terrific footwork against the Charlotte Hornets dating back from a game in 2008. In the shared clip, the Los Angeles Lakers’ legend was seen displaying his dunking skills effortlessly against the Hornets. The sheer talent and perfect timing of Kobe Bryant's footwork against the Hornets' makes this particular footwork an all time favourite of his fans. The clip was originally shared by Mamba Basketball 24, but was reshared by Vanessa Bryant on her Instagram story. “Kobe Bryant in 2008 Double-clutch reverse dunk vs the Hornets. A reminder that his game wasn’t just skill it was art in motion and pure Mamba Mentality.”ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.Vanessa Bryant recently posted a heartfelt post while reflecting back on 2025. She even mentioned about Mamba Mambacita and expressed gratitude on behalf of Kobe Bryant’s sports foundation. The NBA legend's wife Vanessa Bryant reflected on the invaluable contribution made by the supporters via her post. Kobe Bryant was the brain behind the popular sports foundation Mamba & Mambacita. Vanessa Bryant's post mentioned how the endless support of Kobe Bryant's fans have helped her continue his foundation even after his sudden passing away. The post read as,“As 2025 comes to a close, all of us at the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation want to say one simple thing: 𝓣𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓴 𝔂𝓸𝓾. Your generosity and support helped create more access, more opportunity, and more confidence for boys and girls in sports. Because of you, more kids have had a place to belong and a team to lean on.”ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.“Kobe and Gianna believed in showing up with purpose - every day, no excuses. Your support honors that spirit in the most real way: by investing in the next generation. From all of us...thank you for being part of this mission. We’re proud to carry our work forward with you in 2026.”Kobe Bryant and Gianna were killed in a fatal helicopter crash in January 2020. Along with the Los Angeles Lakers’ legend and Gianna, 7 others were also killed. Reportedly, bad weather conditions in Calabasas, California were stated as a significant reason behind the untimely demise of NBA icon Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. Vanessa Bryant is efficiently managing Kobe Bryant's sports foundation Mamba & Mambacita along with being their for her daughters. Also Read: Vanessa Bryant turns Disneyland into a family adventure as her daughters steal the spotlight