While the world continues to mourn basketball legend Kobe Bryant, another shock has just erupted from his own relatives – his parents, Joe and Pamela Bryant.
In a rare but “fierce” interview, Kobe’s parents unexpectedly spoke out directly criticizing Vanessa Bryant, Kobe’s widow, with heavy accusations that have caused a stir in public opinion. “People think of Vanessa as the grieving wife, a symbol of strength after the tragedy. But to us, she was never a part of this family. She is the reason we lost our son – not because of death, but because the blood relationship was severed a long time ago,” Pamela Bryant declared. Conflict lasting decades? According to Kobe’s parents, the relationship between them and Vanessa was cracked even when Kobe was still alive. They claim that Vanessa controlled every aspect of Kobe’s life, from finances to family relationships. “We were a close-knit family. But when she came into his life, things started to change,” said Joe Bryant.
They even revealed that in Kobe’s final years, his relationship with his parents was “almost non-existent,” largely due to Vanessa’s “negative influence.” Post-Funeral War After the tragic deaths of Kobe and his daughter Gianna in 2020, behind-the-scenes controversies began to leak out. Many questioned why Kobe’s parents were largely absent from the funeral and official memorial services. The reason, they revealed, was because Vanessa “excluded” them from all decisions. “We were not consulted, we were not respected. My son was lost, but we lost more than that – we lost the honor and the voice of the people who gave birth to and raised him,” Pamela said through tears. Vanessa remains silent As of now, Vanessa Bryant has not made any official response to the shocking allegations from her ex-husband’s parents. On social media, she continues to share moments of her small family and remember Kobe emotionally. This story is causing a stir online, divided into two opinions: one side sided with Kobe’s parents, arguing that they had the right to speak out; while the other side defended Vanessa, arguing that she had lost her husband and son and did not deserve to be attacked like that. Whatever the truth, it is clear that Kobe’s family has never truly healed – and the shadow of the tragedy remains, lingering and heavier than ever.
