Kobe Bryant's Family Honored by Los Angeles Dodgers

Kobe Bryant's family remain prominent celebrities in Los Angeles, and take it with grace as they continue to show off their family values.

On Sunday night's game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays, the late NBA legend, Kobe Bryant, was honored by his family during the celebratory first pitch. Bryant's daughter Bianka, at just age 7, was given the ball at the pitcher's mound. She delivered an impressive pitch down the middle of the lane to Dodgers' right fielder, Mookie Betts.

The Bryant family was decorated in Los Angeles jerseys donning No. 8 and No. 24, the legendary Lakers numbers of their beloved father and husband. The Dodgers have been working in conjunction with the Bryant family to promote their foundation to keep the memories and legacies of Kobe and Gianna alive in the world of sports. This first pitch was an honor to both parties, noting their work towards the foundation.

The Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation is an initiative set forth to donate proceeds in order to better the lives of underserved boys and girls in sports. Established in 2018, this foundation has partnered with major names in sports equipment dealers, rallying to give back to the communities where athletics have become a lifestyle.

Outlined by the foundation's website, the mission of the foundation exemplifies the idea that the Bryant family holds so dearly: "Kobe and Gigi's vision was to create a world where young boys and girls had equal opportunity to pursue their dreams through sports and life. The foundation honors their legacy by funding programs that support their vision."

Although the dream of the foundation was a direct result of the tragic deaths of Kobe and Gianna "Gigi" Bryant, it has grown into a beautiful organization. The Bryant family continues to be major supporters of the city of Los Angeles, where the "Mamba Mentality" shines the brightest.