Vanessa Bryant Pays Tribute br to Kobe and Gianna at Staples br Center Memorial Bryant delivered an emotional speech br at the service held for her late husband br and daughter on Monday. She began by remembering her “baby girl” br for her vivacious, energetic personality and br for her athletic ability. Vanessa Bryant, via NBC News She continued by eulogizing br her husband, describing him br as a doting father and a br man with a “tender heart.” Bryant was also sure to pay br tribute to her husband and br daughter’s tight-knit relationship.