Sabrina Ionescu Hugs Vanessa Bryant, Daughters in Stands After Liberty Victory

The Liberty guard embraced Kobe Bryant's family after the game.

Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu formed a close relationship with Kobe Bryant and his family over the years, and in the time since Kobe’s death, she has made sure to remain in contact with Vanessa Bryant.

Vanessa was in attendance at the Liberty game in Brooklyn on Saturday night with two of her daughters. After New York beat the Sky 83-80, Ionescu had an emotional moment with the trio.

Just after leading the Liberty to victory in the final seconds, @sabrina_i20 embraces Vanessa Bryant and her daughters courtside 💜💛 pic.twitter.com/pqkFIzL1YG

— YES Network (@YESNetwork) July 24, 2022

Ionescu had a big night vs. Chicago, with 17 points, nine rebounds and eight assists including the game-winning and-1 with under 10 seconds remaining in the game.

The win snapped a five-game losing streak for New York, who had also dropped seven of its last eight games.

SABRINA IONESCU!!! The All-Star ties the game with 9 seconds to go, going to the line for the lead!

Stream #LIBERTYonYES LIVE: https://t.co/aRu5PF6iD2 pic.twitter.com/ntH4y4CgWb

— YES Network (@YESNetwork) July 24, 2022

Ionescu has always appreciated advice from Bryant, who was a huge supporter of the WNBA and women’s basketball. So with the Bryant family in attendance on Saturday, Ionescu  was obviously going to put on a show.

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