 Gianna, otherwise known as Gigi, and Bryant, well, he was Sabrina's mentor. Let's take a listen to Sabrina Ionescu. Growing up, I only knew one way to play the game of basketball, fierce, with obsessive focus. I was unapologetically competitive. I wanted to be the best. I loved the work, even when it was hard, especially if it was hard. I knew I was different, that my drive was different. I grew up watching Kobe Bryant.