Kobe Bryant's wife, Vanessa, squelched rumors that her superstar husband was considering coming out of retirement to play alongside LeBron James with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The speculation, fueled by Lakers fans' enduring love for Bryant, was boosted by erstwhile teammate Shaquille O'Neal's podcast prediction that Bryant would return to team with James. Vanessa Bryant, quizzed by a fan in the comments of an Instagram video she had posted of herself on vacation in Mexico, said no way.