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Ann Meyers Drysdale Honored with Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award

The award recognizes her longstanding advocacy for women's basketball and her pioneering achievements in the sport.

  • Ann Meyers Drysdale has been awarded the 2024 Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award, becoming its third recipient.
  • The award honors individuals who advocate for the WNBA and girls' and women's basketball, a cause close to Kobe and Gigi Bryant.
  • Meyers Drysdale's career includes being the first woman to sign an NBA contract and a decorated history in women's basketball.
  • The award was presented during the NBA All-Star Game, highlighting Meyers Drysdale's impact on and off the court.
  • Meyers Drysdale aims to honor the legacy of Kobe and Gigi Bryant through her continued advocacy for girls and women in sports.
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