Naismith Memorial and Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame member Ann Meyers Drysdale has been named the recipient of the 2024 Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award, the WNBA announced.
Meyers Drysdale — the accolade’s third honoree alongside NBA legends Chris Paul (2022) and Pau Gasol (2023) — will be presented the award Sunday evening during the NBA All-Star Game.
“Annie has been a force inspiring young girls on and off the court — something she, Gianna and Kobe shared and cared about deeply,” Vanessa Bryant, chair of the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation, said in a statement. “I’m happy Annie is receiving this award in Kobe and Gianna’s memory — she is so deserving.”
“Annie Meyers Drysdale is a pioneer who has had a profound impact on our game and influenced generations of athletes,” WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert added. “She has worked tirelessly to elevate girls and women’s basketball during her decorated career as a player, executive and broadcaster. Presenting this…
