“Always better together” – Vanessa Bryant and daughters celebrate candid Halloween moments with ex Kobe Bryant teammate

Pau Gasol, who won the Los Angeles Lakers championship with Kobe Bryant, shared a candid Halloween moment with Vanessa Bryant and her daughters. Gasol took to social media to share two pictures.

In one photo, Gasol appeared with his wife, Catherine McDonnell, and two kids.

In the second photo, both families celebrated the moments together. Gasol and his family have been a huge pillar of support for Vanessa Bryant and her daughters since Kobe Bryant’s untimely demise. He is also the godfather of Kobe and Vanessa’s elder daughter, Natalia Bryant.

Vanessa Bryant and Pau Gasol’s families share a special Halloween tradition

Over the years, the Bryants and Gasols have made it a tradition to celebrate special occasions together, and this Halloween was no exception.

Photos shared online showed the families enjoying the night dressed up for the occasion, with Gasol’s wife, Catherine McDonnell, and their children joining the Bryants for the celebration. “To infinity and beyond, always better together 💫 This day (and night 👻) is always more special with family! #HappyHalloween,” Gasol wrote on X.

Before Gasol, Vanessa also shared the photos on her Instagram. In one of the photographs, Los Angeles Lakers GM Rob Pelinka was also present. Vanessa captioned, “Halloween 2025 🎃🧡👻”Pau Gasol has remained an important figure in the Bryants’ lives, stepping in as a source of warmth and support.

His presence in moments like these reflects a friendship that has lasted well beyond the basketball court.

Pau Gasol’s bond continues beyond Kobe Bryant’s legacy

The friendship between Pau Gasol and Kobe Bryant began when the two shared the court as teammates with the Lakers, winning back-to-back NBA championships in 2009 and 2010. That partnership grew into a brotherhood, and after Kobe’s death, Gasol stayed close to the Bryant family, often attending family milestones and spending holidays with them.“Every step of the way, he’s on my mind, in my heart, along with Gigi,” Gasol once said of Kobe. “And he’s gong to be there forever. I grew as a player, I played at a higher level thanks to him in great part. His leadership, his example, his approach really elevated my game, made me a better player.Gasol has made it clear that his bond with the Bryants is lifelong, often referring to them as “family.” His daughter, Elisabet Gianna Gasol, even carries the name of Kobe and Vanessa’s late daughter, Gianna, as a tribute. Also Read: Who is Lester Jones? Former Atlanta Hawks executive accused of stealing $3.8 million for surprising reasons