The two worlds were linked by the WNBA All-Star game. Caitlin Clark, the league’s megastar rookie, expressed her affection for Kobe Bryant‘s iconic sneakers. She warmed the hearts of basketball lovers everywhere by expressing her admiration for the late NBA icon in the process.The 22-year-old was so excited about Kobe’s shoes that she couldn’t hold herself during her most recent press appearance.
She then praised Vanessa, his widow, and the rest of the family for their efforts to carry on his legacy. Expressing her appreciation for them, Clark said:
“I’m a Kobe person, everybody knows that. Like, it’s the best shoe, it’s not even close…Obviously just to wear his shoes, obviously what Vanessa and their family have done, and continuing his legacy with his shoes… So, I feel very lucky and fortunate to not only represent Nike but also their entire family”.
“What Vanessa has done and their family has done, and continuing his legacy not only with his shoes but with their whole foundation”
-Caitlin Clark on Kobe and Vanessa Bryant#WNBA #WNBAAllStar https://t.co/LIzRMU908h
— Clark Report (@CClarkReport) July 19, 2024
Caitlin Clark gets support from Vanessa Bryant
Her remarks came to light not long after Vanessa Bryant had shown her support for the youngster. Clark’s remarks emphasized her well-known adoration for Kobe while fortifying her relationship with the Bryant family.
After all, the Indiana Fever player has traveled the world wearing the NBA legend’s iconic shoes. She donned the Nike Kobe 6 Protro Reverse Grinch, for instance, when facing the Virginia Tech Hokies in the Big 10 Conference last year. This choice proved wise as she led the Iowa Hawkeyes to an 80-76 victory while scoring 44 points, pulling down 8 rebounds, and dishing out 6 assists.
The seasoned basketball fans were unsurprised by the Golden Goose’s most recent announcement. Rather, it made them reflect about one of the greatest moments of her career to date.
