Pau Gasol spends quality time with Kobe Bryant's daughters, Vanessa Bryant posts pictures

Two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol showed that he will still be around for Kobe Bryant's family after  tragic death of his former LA Lakers teammate earlier this year. On his 40th birthday, Pau Gasol visited Kobe's wife Vanessa Bryant and spent some quality time with late NBA star's daughters Natalia Diamante, Bianka Bella, and Capri Kobe. Kobe Bryant and his second daughter Gianna passed away on January 26, 2020, in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.

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Kobe Bryant's death: Pau Gasol visits Kobe Bryant's daughters and Vanessa Bryant 

On Monday, Vanessa Bryant uploaded pictures on her Instagram account with Pau Gasol spending time with Kobe Bryant's daughters. Vanessa Bryant captured sweet moments with Pau Gasol which showcased Spaniard carrying Kobe Bryant's youngest one-year-old daughter Capri, while she was smiling towards  camera. In ar photo, three-year-old Bianka appeared to eng in a seemingly animated conversation with Pau Gasol. 

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Pau Gasol also posed for a picture with Kobe's eldest daughter, 17-year-old Natalia, who was spotted wearing a grey sweater with caption 'Boom Boom Pau'. Fans on social media were emotionally overwhelmed with Pau Gasol visiting family of his late friend to check up on ir well-being. With ims posted by Vanessa Bryant, it appears that Gasol's relationship with Bryant family still remains strong

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Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol's time with Lakers

Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol played toger for  Lakers from 2008 till 2014 and won two back-to-back NBA titles toger in 2009 and 2010 while donning  Purple and Gold in Los Angeles. Kobe Bryant stood by Pau Gasol and vigorously defended Spaniard during ir stint toger with Western Conference giants. Bryant also advocated for Pau Gasol to get his jersey retired by LA Lakers. 40-year-old Gasol last played for  Milwaukee Bucks in 2019 but has found it tough to stay with an NBA team due to a recurring foot injury.

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Kobe Bryant's death: Helicopter crash

On January 26, 2020, a helicopter carrying NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven ors crashed in Calabasas, California. All nine people on-board were killed. Kobe Bryant's death sparked multiple remembrances and tributes for five-time NBA champion. Kobe Bryant was 41 years old at time of his death

Im Credits - Vanessa Bryant Instagram