Kobe Bryant might be the most popular basketball player of all time. With his popularity overseas (Especially in China) he can be at the forefront of global growth in the game.
When we say that, we’re not just talking about the NBA, but instead the game of basketball as a whole.
That’s why it shouldn’t come as a surprise to hear how strongly he feels about the importance of the WNBA. With one of his daughters already showing off a Mamba-like turnaround jumper, he knows better than anybody. Despite her father being a premiere star in the NBA, Gianna is apparently a massive WNBA fan, constantly checking scores and showing her father highlights.
Kobe is spot on and we’re sure he’ll continue to support the WNBA in his retirement. He can frequently be seen courtside at the games and it’ll be interesting to see if he ever wants to get into the management side of the league.
If not, we’re sure he’ll still be a supporter in a major way.
(H/T to FTW)
