Vanessa Bryant and Kobe Bryant's longtime friend have had a strong friendship over the years. The two celebrity families have been especially close after the tragic death of the athlete, with Gasol always sharing his support for the Bryant family,

Pau Gasol and his family have remained close to the Bryants, especially after the tragic passing of the Los Angeles Lakers legend and his daughter Gianna.

Kobe Bryant once told Pau Gasol "Send me your sons and I’ll teach them how to be tough, to fight, to work and go for it… I’ll send you my daughters so you can teach them about culture, awareness, things like that.