Vanessa Bryant, widow of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, recently highlighted a fan-made tribute video on her Instagram story, created by prominent FaZe Clan member Alexander “FaZe Adapt” Prynkiewicz. The video features a carefully edited compilation of iconic moments from Kobe’s legendary NBA career, set to the haunting piano intro from Kanye West’s “Runaway.”
The edit captures the essence of Bryant’s storied career through rapid-fire highlights of championship celebrations, game-winning shots, and moments that defined his “Mamba Mentality.” The choice of Kanye’s somber piano instrumental adds emotional weight to the tribute, creating a powerful homage to the basketball icon who passed away in January 2020.
FaZe Adapt, a long-standing member of the esports and entertainment collective FaZe Clan, has been creating content for over a decade. Getting a nod from Vanessa Bryant is a big deal for both the gaming community and mainstream sports fans.
The combination of basketball and gaming worlds has been getting more obvious in recent years. NBA players are big into esports, while gaming creators often throw in basketball references— with “Kobe!” still being a favorite callout during amazing gaming moments.
