Mothers of Professional Basketball Players, Inc.

Statement on the Passing of

Kobe and Gianna Bryant

Official statement from the President of Mothers of Professional Basketball Players, Inc. (MPBP,
Inc.) on behalf of its membership regarding the tragic death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter,
Gianna Bryant.

Indianapolis, IN, January 28, 2020 --(PR.com)-- Mona Lawton, President of Mothers of Professional
Basketball Players, Inc. (MPBP, Inc.) and mother of NBA retired veteran Al Harrington, issued the
following statement this evening on behalf of MPBP, Inc. regarding the passing of Kobe Bryant and his
daughter, Gianna:

“MPBP, Inc. and its entire membership join with our NBA family and fans around the world in mourning
the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna.

“Some of us watched as Kobe grew from a young high school boy to a proud, stately man, and many
more of us had sons and daughters who were greatly influenced by Kobe's work ethic and dedication on
and off the court. As a player as well as in retirement, his ongoing quest to do better and to be better as a
teammate, friend, brother, son, husband and father, served as a stellar example for all of us. It was
becoming more and more clear, too, that he had instilled that same mamba mentality in his beloved
Gianna.

“Our hearts break for his wife Vanessa and their beautiful daughters, his sisters, and parents, Joe and Pam
Bryant. Each of us stands united in offering our deepest, heartfelt sympathy and prayers.”

About MPBP, Inc.

MPBP Inc. was formed in 1996 by twenty three mothers, led by Charlotte Brandon, looking for guidance
and support due to the sudden lifestyle changes experienced as a result of their children's professional
basketball careers. Looking to, also, give back, MPBP, Inc. engages in charitable efforts that support the
various communities where their sons and daughters live, work and play.

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Contact Information:
Mothers of Professional Basketball Players, Inc.
Kathryn Jordan
317-446-8771
Contact via Email
www.mpbp.org

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