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.

But on the court, it’s like a light switch. 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, ...

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.

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. "I look at it as like a gift from ...

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.