Kobe Bryant announces new 'Baby Mamba' girl on the way

By Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio

Published July 13, 2016 10:12am PDT

FOX 11 Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (FOX 11 / AP) - Kobe Bryant will be keeping busy with daddy duties in retirement.

The former Lakers superstar has announced on Instagram that he and his wife, Vanessa, are expecting their third child, another daughter.

Bryant, also known by his self-given nickname "Black Mamba," posted a picture Tuesday of a onesie with "Baby Mamba" written on it alongside a baby pair of his signature Nike shoes. In the caption he writes, "Beyond blessed and excited to share that we are expecting our third baby girl!!!"

Bryant's other daughters, Natalia and Gianna, are 13 and 10, respectively.

The five-time NBA champion retired in April after 19 seasons in Los Angeles.

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