Pau Gasol and his wife Catherine McDonnell name their newborn after Gianna Bryant. Vanessa Bryant approved special tribute and replied to the NBA star’s post. “Congratulations”.
Milwaukee Bucks player and former Lakers star Pau Gasol announced that he and his wife Catherine McDonnell welcomed their first child together. He shared this sweet and special news that he becomes the father of a baby girl.
The two-time NBA champion and his wife Catherine McDonnell revealed that their newborn daughter’s name is a tribute to the late Gianna Bryant. Gianna tragically passed away with her father Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash in January 2020.
Paul shared on Instagram, “Our little one has finally arrived!! The delivery went well and we couldn’t be happier,” He also shared a family photo and wrote, “Elisabet Gianna Gasol, a very meaningful name for our super beautiful daughter!!”
Vanessa Bryant approved of the couple’s special tribute and said, “Love you 3”. She also congratulated the new parents. Vanessa also re-shared the news on her private Instagram feed. She mentioned that she’s the godmother of Pau and Catherine’s newborn daughter.