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Serena Williams husband Alexis Ohanian reveals Kobe Bryant inspired Nike sneaker gift and honors the basketball legend in the most meaningful way
Serena Williams husband Alexis Ohanian reveals Kobe Bryant inspired Nike sneaker gift and honors the basketball legend in the most meaningful way (Image Via Google)
Alexis Ohanian, the husband of tennis legend Serena Williams, shared a special moment on social media on Monday, August 18, 2025. The Reddit co-founder posted on X (formerly Twitter) that he received a unique gift from well-known sports artist Adam Port.
The gift was a high-quality print image of the Nike Zoom Kobe 1 sneakers, the first signature shoe released by
Kobe Bryant
and Nike back in 2006. Alexis Ohanian thanked Adam Port for the artwork and wrote that he was honored to receive something connected to such an important part of Kobe Bryant's career.
Alexis Ohanian describes his reaction to receiving the Kobe Bryant-inspired artwork
In his post on X, Alexis Ohanian added a short note from Adam Port, who wrote the gift was sent to
'thank him again.'
Alexis Ohanian wrote that the print meant a lot to him and expressed appreciation for the artwork that shows an important part of basketball history.
Adam Port is known for creating very detailed paintings of iconic sports figures and famous sneakers. Alexis Ohanian is not just a tech investor but an active supporter of sports and women's athletics.
Last year, he donated a large amount to the University of Virginia women's basketball program. He also owns a minority stake in the Chelsea FC Women's team.
Often utilizing his platform to support women's athletics and relate unique sports memories, the 41-year-old entrepreneur honored Kobe Bryant's legacy in a remarkable fashion with this most recent present.
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Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian continue to highlight family and sports values
Alexis Ohanian admitted during a recent interview in New York that Serena Williams had previously attempted to stop him from supporting women's sports since she had difficulties early in her career.
But he said that she is now proud of the work being done to grow support for women athletes. Alexis Ohanian said,
'She is the greatest of all time, and she's also an amazing mother to our daughters Olympia and Adira.'
On Sunday, August 17, 2025, the couple is once again in the public eye, attending the Women's FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium in London, England, where Chelsea was victorious against Manchester United.
Their public presence has once again shown their love of sport and family. They have been married since 2017 and are still managing the work-life balance.
Alexis Ohanian's reaction to the Kobe Bryant themed Nike shoes gift illustrates how he genuinely respected the culture that embodies the narrative of sports while continuing support for gifted athletes and significant stories.
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