By Dana Michaels | June 2, 2025
Los Angeles — In a revelation that has stunned fans across the world, a woman who describes herself as a “former flame” of NBA legend Kobe Bryant has come forward with explosive claims: Kobe Bryant has children the public never knew about.
Speaking exclusively to Celebrity Echo under the alias “Maria S.”, the woman alleges that she and Kobe had a discreet relationship in the early 2000s, during the height of his Lakers career. According to Maria, their connection “wasn’t just a fling” but “a complicated chapter that remained in the shadows.”
But the most shocking part? Maria claims she gave birth to twins in 2003 — a boy and a girl — whom she insists are Kobe’s biological children. Their names, she revealed, are Kael Bryant and Kara Bryant, now 22 years old and living abroad.
> “Kobe always provided for them quietly,” Maria told Celebrity Echo. “We had an understanding. It was never about the fame. It was about protection — for them, and for him.”
She claims the late basketball icon stayed involved from a distance, offering emotional and financial support, but insisted that their existence remain secret for the sake of his family and career. “He didn’t want to put them in the spotlight,” Maria explained. “And I agreed — until now.”
Maria says she felt compelled to speak out after watching Natalia Bryant’s recent success in the modeling world, as well as seeing Bianka and Capri grow in the public eye. “They’re beautiful girls, but Kael and Kara deserve to be seen too. They deserve to be acknowledged.”
As of now, the Bryant estate has not issued a comment on the allegations. Sources close to the family, however, have expressed “surprise” and “caution” regarding Maria’s claims, urging the public not to jump to conclusions.
Social media has exploded with speculation, with some fans expressing skepticism and others calling for DNA confirmation.
Whether these claims will lead to legal developments remains to be seen. But if true, they would alter the known legacy of one of the most celebrated athletes in history — and expand the story of Kobe Bryant’s family beyond what anyone imagined.
This is a developing story.