Kobe Bryant's daughter Natalia shares 1 thing she'll miss most about USC

Recent college graduate Natalia Bryant is already feeling nostalgic about her favorite part of attending USC.
September 1, 2023: Natalia Bryant, daughter of late Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant, throws out the first pitch at Dodger Stadium.
September 1, 2023: Natalia Bryant, daughter of late Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant, throws out the first pitch at Dodger Stadium. | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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The future is bright for Natalia Bryant, daughter of former Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and her mom, Vanessa Bryant.

Just a few weeks ago, she gradudated cum laude from USC's School of Cinematic Arts with a film degree. No one was more proud than Vanessa, who shared several photos from the big day on social media.

The 22-year-old also paid tribue to her late father, who tragically died in a helicopter crash along with her littler sister, Gigi. Natalia's graduation sash featured Kobe's famous "Black Mamba" logo right over her heart.

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Natalia Bryant and Vanessa Bryant
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In a beautiful full-circle moment, it was Lakers president and controlling owner Jeannie Buss who handed Natalia her diploma on graduation day.

Vanessa, commemorated the moment on Instagram and wrote, “Legacy @nataliabryant ~ thank you @jeaniebuss for making this milestone even more special. #LakersFamily #USCGRAD #CumLaude 🎓 🎉.”

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Natalia Bryant
Natalia Bryant/Instagram

While Natalia looks forward to life next post-graduation, she also didn't hesitate when asked what about she'll miss most about college during a Q&A with David Yurman on June 4. "Spending time with my friends every day," she answered.

The former Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority sister also shared advice for new students just starting their college career.

Natalia Bryant and sorority sisters
Natalia Bryant/TikTok

She advised incoming freshman "to learn how to be comfortable being alone and being in your own space by yourself," she answered.

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Emily Bicks
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Emily Bicks is a sports reporter with over a decade of experience in journalism. In addition to her work at The Athlete Lifestyle on SI, she covers the NFL for Heavy Sports. Her previous work includes founding an entertainment column for the New York Observer, writing for Refinery29, Variety, and Tribune Media.

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