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The former walk-on, who played for Kobe Bryant with the Mamba Academy, soaked in the moment with her jubilant teammates. The timing, she said, felt like a sign.

She becomes like a beast.” Eadie called Gigi "just the hardest worker.” A lot like her father. The players described Kobe Bryant as extremely detailed, focusing on the small things.

As college players they have even more appreciation for Kobe All the players fondly remember the two sides of Gigi — a fierce competitor on the court, and a lighthearted friend off it.

The former walk-on, who played for Kobe Bryant with the Mamba Academy, soaked in the moment with her jubilant teammates. The timing, she said, felt like a sign.