Vanessa Bryant shares Disney post amid Lakers ownership change
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

On August 12, Vanessa Bryant posted on her Instagram about a Disney-themed outfit, coinciding with the announcement of Bob Iger and Josh Kushner's $12.5 billion purchase of the Los Angeles Lakers. This marks a significant transition for the team, as fans speculate on whether Iger and Kushner can restore the Lakers to championship form after a six-year drought. Vanessa remains a devoted Lakers fan, honoring her late husband Kobe Bryant's legacy within the franchise and the city of Los Angeles. Enthusiasm surrounds how the team will perform during this new ownership era.
- •Bob Iger and Josh Kushner purchase the Lakers for $12.5 billion.
- •Vanessa Bryant posts about Disney just before the announcement.
- •Fans seek insight into the Lakers' potential success under new ownership.
- •Kobe Bryant's legacy remains a pivotal part of the franchise in Los Angeles.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Kobe Bryant’s wife Vanessa shares Disney coincidence amid ex-CEO Bob Iger’s Lakers move
"Los Angeles Lakers fans are still trying to unpack what Bob Iger and Josh Kushner's $12.5 billion purchase of the team might mean, in terms of the Lakers' future success.
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