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3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Kobe Bryant honored by family at Dodgers' Bobblehead Night
Kobe Bryant honored by family at Dodgers' Bobblehead Night originally appeared on The Sporting News Kobe Bryant's legacy lives on and was honored by his wife, Vanessa Bryant, with their daughters Natalia, Bianka, and Capri at the Los Angeles Dodgers bobblehead night. The late Lakers icon was celebrated on his special day, 8/8, which references the jersey number he had at the beginning of his career. At the Dodgers' special night, Kobe was honored with his own bobblehead. On Friday, the first 40,000 ticketed fans received a free bobblehead. On the limited edition Kobe bobblehead, the NBA legend is wearing his No. 24 Lakers jersey, Nike Kobe 6 Protro Dodgers, and is holding a baseball bat. This is not the first time that the Dodgers awarded fans with a limited edition Kobe bobblehead. Fans back in 2023 and 2024 got a Kobe bobblehead with a black jersey that read "Black Mamba," referencing the late athlete's nickname. The city of Los Angeles has memorialized Kobe in several ways, including three statues at Arena with one of the statues also including his late daughter Gianna "GiGi" Bryant. Orange County also declared August 24 as "Kobe Bryant Day." The family also has continued to keep Kobe's spirit alive with Natalia, who recently graduated from USC in May, honored her father by adding his "Black Mamba" logo in her graduation sash. She also had "Thank you, Mom and Dad" embroidered. Vanessa also leads the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation, which was renamed in honor of both the Lakers icon and their late daughter. Kobe and his second-oldest daughter, Gianna Bryant, tragically died in a helicopter crash with seven others back in 2020. MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Natalia Bryant resembles late Kobe Bryant in new photos Megan Thee Stallion supports Klay Thompson at Sandlot Classic Caitlin Clark blasts Sophie Cunningham's bikini thirst trap Jordan Chiles shares emotional tribute on bronze medal controversy anniversary Venus Williams explains why she would consider cosmetic surgery
3 days ago
- Entertainment
Dodgers host Kobe Bryant bobblehead night to honor Lakers legend
The Los Angeles Dodgers honored Kobe Bryant on Friday with a special bobblehead giveaway at their stadium. The date, Aug. 8, was chosen to recognize the No. 8 jersey Bryant wore during the first half of his career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant's wife, Vanessa, and their daughters, Natalia, 22, Bianka, 8 and Capri, 6, attended the event ahead of the team's game at Dodgers Stadium against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Dodgers and Vanessa collaborated on an Instagram post on Aug. 8 showing pictures of Bryant's daughters partaking in some pre-game activities. The carousel was accompanies by the caption, "Mamba forever. Thank you, Vanessa, Natalia, Bianka and Capri for helping us celebrate Kobe Bryant Bobblehead Night. 💙." Bianka threw the ceremonial first pitch to Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, while Capri delivered the traditional opening line, telling the crowd, 'It's time for Dodgers baseball!' The bobblehead, unveiled by the team earlier this summer, depicts Bryant wearing his No. 24 Lakers jersey and Dodgers-themed Nike Kobe 6 Protro sneakers while holding a baseball bat. The collectible was available exclusively to fans attending the Aug. 8 game, with the first 40,000 ticketed guests receiving one upon entry. Bryant, a five-time NBA champion and 18-time All-Star, died in January 2020 in a helicopter crash that also claimed the life of his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vanessa Bryant melts hearts with emotional tribute to Kobe Bryant amid Los Angeles Dodgers' Bobblehead Night
Vanessa Bryant and her daughters. Image via: AP Photo/Mark J. Terril The Bryant family attended Kobe Bryant's Bobblehead Night to commemorate the late Lakers superstar. Earlier on Friday, Vanessa Bryant, along with her daughters, Natalia, Bianka, and Capri Kobe Bryant, were invited to the Los Angeles Dodgers vs the Toronto Blue Jays' match. Their active participation was witnessed by fans all over the world. Vanessa Bryant makes it a point to attend all the tributes honoring her late husband's legacy, posting pictures on social media simultaneously. This was also seen in a similar occurrence of such events. Mother of four, Vanessa Bryant, took to posting a chain of pictures on Instagram later on Saturday. Her social media post also featured Freddie Freeman, a Canadian Baseball player, to whom Bianka Bryant threw her first pitch earlier in the game. The post garnered numerous comments from fans all over the world. Vanessa Bryant posted adorable pictures from Kobe Bryant's emotional tribute Earlier on Saturday, Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa Bryant, posted a series of photos on Instagram, drawing fans' attention. She, along with he daughters, Natalia, Bianka, and Capri Kobe Bryant, had attended Kobe Bryant's tribute at the Los Angeles Dodgers' Bobblehead Night. 'Mamba forever. Thank you, Vanessa, Natalia, Bianka and Capri, for helping us celebrate Kobe Bryant Bobblehead Night. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 95% Happy Customer By Selling Old Car - Sell Now Cars24 Sell Now Undo 💙', Vanessa Bryant captioned her Instagram post. The post featured Freddie Freeman as Vanessa Bryant's 8-year-old, Bianka Bryant, threw her first pitch at him, honoring her father, Kobe Bryant's memory. The event was followed by Kobe and Vanessa Bryant's youngest daughter, Capri Kobe Bryant, who addressed the event with a pre-game announcement, 'It's time for Dodgers baseball!', she said after holding the mic. One of Vanessa Bryant's Instagram pictures showed Bianka Bryant placing a forehead kiss on her sibling, Capri Kobe Bryant. Vanessa Bryant's recent Instagram post received several comments from fans Fans were very excited to see the Bryant family together in a frame, honoring Kobe Bryant with an emotional. One of them wrote, 'All of Kobe's girl look just like him at different stages of his life. They have their moms sweet smile 💙'. Another fan commented, 'We miss them every day 💜💛💙'. 'Such a great mom love how she keeps his Spirit alive and her daughter, the kids are a reflection of both of them #salute 🙌', wrote another fan. Another fan said, 'Legends never die 😢 Mamba forever'. Kobe and Vanessa Bryant's daughter Bianka Bryant honored her dad with an impressive first throw pitch The Los Angeles Dodgers' Bobblehead Night was marked by the presence of the Bryant family. However, what made the event more auspicious was when Kobe and Vanessa Bryant's daughter, Bianka Bryant, hit it off after throwing the first pitch at Freddie Freeman, the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball player. She completely stole the spotlight after this. Also read: Vanessa Bryant's daughter Bianka Bryant steals show after delivering an impressive first pitch at Los Angeles Dodgers Game honoring Kobe Bryant Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kobe Bryant honored by family at Dodgers' 'Bobblehead' Night
The Los Angeles Dodgers paid tribute to Kobe Bryant with a special ' Bobblehead Night ' at Dodger Stadium , drawing thousands of fans to celebrate the Lakers legend's enduring legacy. Bryant's family, including wife Vanessa and their daughters, attended the event, receiving a warm ovation from the crowd. Ahead of the Dodgers' Friday night game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Bryant's family - wife Vanessa and daughters Natalia (22), Bianka (8), and Capri (6) - attended a special night honoring the late Lakers legend. The highlight came when Bianka confidently threw the ceremonial first pitch, earning cheers from the crowd. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program — BleacherReport (@BleacherReport) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Paul Gascoigne's Actual House Left Us With No Words - Take A Look Ohi Blog Undo The tribute centered around the exclusive Bryant bobblehead, unveiled weeks earlier, featuring him in a No. 24 Lakers jersey, Nike Kobe 6 Protro Dodgers sneakers, and holding a baseball bat. Available only at Dodger Stadium, the collectible was given to the first 40,000 fans through the gates. — MLB (@MLB) Meanwhile, 6-year-old Capri stole the limelight for the traditional pre-game announcement, proudly declaring to the roaring crowd, "It's time for Dodgers baseball !" Her energetic moment, paired with sister Bianka's impressive first pitch, added a heartwarming touch to the Dodgers' tribute night honoring Bryant. Live Events — Dodgers (@Dodgers) It has become a tradition now as fans were gifted a special black snakeskin Dodgers jersey during the 2023 Lakers Night, paying tribute to Bryant's legendary 'Black Mamba' nickname. The unique design featured Bryant's No. 8 on the front and No. 24 on the back, symbolising both eras of his Lakers career. Due to popular demand, the limited-edition jerseys made a return for the 2024 celebration, giving fans another chance to honor Kobe's legacy in style.
