Vanessa said she and her family had fond memories of watching the Olympics on TV together, as well as cheering on Kobe and other Team USA athletes at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics in Beijing and London, respectively.

“And, of course, our family loves Los Angeles. So, when Kobe was approached to support the effort to bring the Games to L.A., he responded with an immediate, ‘Yes,’” she added. “Kobe was an important advocate in bringing the Games to Los Angeles.”

Vanessa credited her husband’s “passion for the city, all the love Angelenos have shown for our family and all our fond memories here” as being part of her inspiration in creating the emblem.

“We hope this inspires the Mamba Mentality in every aspiring Olympian and Paralympian,” she said. “We’re so proud to see this emblem represent the Los Angeles Games. I know Kobe would be so proud to host the Games in this great city.”

Since his death, Vanessa has paid tribute to Kobe on significant dates, including their 23rd anniversary.

She shared a collage of four throwback photos of herself and Kobe on date night via Instagram in April to commemorate the milestone.

“Happy Anniversary @kobebryant #23,” Vanessa wrote alongside the post.