Vanessa Bryant shared some details about her New Year’s resolution.

It’s been more than six years since the world lost the great Kobe Bryant. Kobe, along with his daughter Gigi and seven other people, died on January 26, 2020, in a helicopter crash that shook the sports world to its very core.

It’s crazy to look back and realize how much time has passed. Of course, it must’ve been a devastating blow to his family.

That’s why we haven’t seen or heard much of his widow, Vanessa Bryant. Other than some occasional public appearances and her work with her foundation or to boost the Kobe Bryant brand, she’s stayed outside of the public eye.

That’s not going to be the case anymore. In an Instagram post, the Mamba Queen announced that we’re going to be seeing a whole lot more of her this year:

“My girlfriends are always encouraging me to be in more pics- making an effort to do that this year. 2026,” she announced.

Vanessa Bryant has had to get back on her feet with her three daughters. No sum of money in the world can make what they went through any easier. Now, she will probably build a brand or pursue projects of her own.

Vanessa’s Company Changed Kobe Bryant’s Life

Vanessa Bryant with her daughters (credit: IMAGN)
While known as the Black Mamba, Kobe Bryant was more of a lone wolf. From his childhood days in Italy, he was used to moving because of his father’s basketball career.

Then, once he settled in Los Angeles, he finally had a place to call home. Moreover, knowing Vanessa made him feel like he wasn’t alone anymore, as he said in the Kobe Bryant’s Muse documentary:

“For me, it was very different to have somebody that I was so close to, because I had been so used to growing up in isolation, really,” Bryant said in the documentary, as quoted by PEOPLE. “Moving around from place to place, making new friends all the time, so I never really opened up to anybody because I knew I was just going to inevitably move.”

“But now, being in Los Angeles and feeling like I’m going to be a Laker for the rest of my life, I just met this beautiful woman that I just see the world the same way with,” he continued.

During his playing days, Kobe rarely smiled. Even Paul Pierce recently told a hilarious story about how he took a commercial way too seriously.

It was all different when he was around her better half.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.