But Anansa Sims, NBA star Matt Barnes babys mother and friend of Kobe’s parents, is speaking out against Vanessa. Anansa claims that Vanessa never invited Kobe’s parents to the Hall Of Fame induction, MTO News reports. Anansa says that Kobe’s parents were “informed by a 3rd party” about the Hall of Fame induction. They were offered to “purchase” tickets to the event, and then pay for their own air fare and accommodations.