Dressed in a white Dodgers jersey adorned with her father’s iconic Lakers number, 24, Bianka took center stage on the field. With a pink bow in her hair , she confidently threw the ceremonial pitch, which was caught by Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts.
The family was seen wearing custom Dodgers jerseys, each with Kobe’s number 24. Vanessa and Capri sported matching white jerseys, while Natalia opted for a black jersey, all symbolizing their late father’s legacy .
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The celebration at Dodger Stadium included a special giveaway for the first 40,000 fans in attendance. Attendees received a limited-edition black jersey featuring Kobe’s number 8 and the Dodgers logo.
The jersey also featured Kobe’s initials “KB” inside a heart on both sleeves, with his last name and number 24 displayed on the back, blending his Lakers legacy with the Dodgers’ spirit.
The ceremony followed “Kobe Bryant Day,” celebrated annually on Aug. 24 (8/24) in Los Angeles and Orange County , in recognition of the two numbers Kobe famously wore during his career with the Lakers.
Bianka’s pitch marks a continuation of family tradition . Last September, Natalia Bryant also threw a ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium in honor of her father, kicking off a game against the Atlanta Braves. Like Bianka’s pitch, her throw was caught by Mookie Betts.
The weekend’s event was another powerful reminder of Kobe Bryant’s enduring legacy and the close-knit bond shared by the Bryant family as they continue to honor his memory.
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