Kobe Bryant’s daughter Natalia posts epic JuJu Watkins tribute after USC win

Natalia Bryant recognizes basketball greatness and is loving the Trojans win over the No. 1 Bruins.

Feb 13, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Kiki Rice (1) drives to the basket against USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12). / Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

If there is a female version of Kobe Bryant, USC Trojans star JuJu Watkins could be it. The way the USC sophomore plays is very reminiscent of the late Los Angeles Lakers legend. Kobe’s oldest daughter Natalia Bryant goes to USC and recognized Watkins’ greatness on Thursday night.

Natalia, 22, is the oldest daughter of Kobe. She’s a film student at USC and model who has wowed with her sorority look, and her sophisticated campus fit while at the school.

JuJu, like Kobe, is a Nike athlete and even wore the new Kobe 6 “Sail” shoes for her monster game. She has that Mamba Mentality on the court as well.

Natalia clearly doesn’t like UCLA as evident by this post during football season. / Natalia Bryant/Instagram

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Natalia clearly is a Watkins fan and bleeds cardinal and gold because right after No. 6 USC defeated rival and the No.1 UCLA Bruins, she posted the most epic photo of JuJu.

Natalia Bryant/Instagram

What an unreal photo. She also tagged Watkins in it.

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Natalia’s mom and Kobe’s wife Vanessa Bryant was also in attendance and shown on TV during the game supporting the Trojans.

Screenshot via Peacock

USC downed undefeated UCLA 71-60 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, California, and Watkins shined with 38 points, 11 rebounds, and eight blocks.

JuJu is only a sophomore and is already almost a lock to be the WNBA No. 1 pick when she finishes college. She’s averaging 23.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. She plays the game just like Kobe did.

Vanessa and Natalia Bryant out at dinner together. / Photo Credit: Natalia Bryant on Instagram

Kobe’s daughter Natalia recognizes the greatness of Watkins, and no doubt Kobe would’ve, too.

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