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Lakers Nation > Blog > Featured > WATCH: Natalia Bryant Throws Out First Pitch On Lakers Night At Dodger Stadium To Honor Kobe Bryant
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WATCH: Natalia Bryant Throws Out First Pitch On Lakers Night At Dodger Stadium To Honor Kobe Bryant

Ron Gutterman
Published: 09/02/2023
3 Min Read
Natalia Bryant throws out the first pitch on Lakers Night at Dodger Stadium. Via Blake Williams of DodgerBlue.com
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The Los Angeles Lakers were the theme of Friday night’s L.A. Dodgers game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. But instead of the usual honoring of the current team, the Dodgers opted to highlight Vanessa Bryant and her three daughters by having them throw out the first pitch in a night surrounding the late legend Kobe Bryant.

Both Kobe’s birthday — Aug. 23 — and Mamba Day — Aug. 24 — happened in the last two weeks, making Friday night a perfect chance to honor perhaps L.A.’s greatest sports icon. Vanessa and Kobe’s oldest daughter, Natalia Bryant, was tasked with throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.

In addition, Dodger players were seen wearing Kobe memorabilia throughout the night, including during pregame warmups and for the national anthem on the field.

Natalia Bryant throws out the first pitch on #LakersNight at Dodger Stadium ???

(via @Lakers) pic.twitter.com/pwSt38Kmy2

— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) September 2, 2023

Another photo from #Lakers night at Dodger Stadium honoring Kobe Bryant. #Dodgers @LakersNation pic.twitter.com/Ky093MI9ut

— Blake (@ByBlakeWilliams) September 2, 2023

You heard the Bryant family, it’s time for @Dodgers baseball ? pic.twitter.com/5jYCpKzn7R

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) September 2, 2023

Always a special night with the Bryant fam in attendance ? pic.twitter.com/pLthOkuMFJ

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) September 2, 2023

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Nearly four years after his tragic and untimely death, Kobe remains a staple figure in the Los Angeles community, and it is never more apparent than on nights like Friday. He was the star of a regular season baseball game at the beginning of September, with his family throwing out the first pitch and reciting the famous “It’s time for Dodger baseball” before first pitch.

There are very few family and city relationships like that of Los Angeles with the Bryant family. Vanessa and her three daughters have become pillars of L.A. sports any time they opt to make a public appearance. And although the Dodgers were unable to secure a victory, it’s surely a night that fans of the Dodgers, Lakers and Kobe won’t soon forget.

Jerry West wishes Bryant could have been there for statue unveiling

It was announced that the Lakers would be unveiling their statue of Bryant on Feb. 8, 2024 in keeping with Bryant’s two Lakers jersey numbers and his daughter Gianna Bryant’s famed No. 2 jersey. Former Lakers player and executive Jerry West, for one, wishes Bryant could have been there.

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TAGGED:Kobe BryantLos Angeles DodgersLos Angeles LakersNatalia BryantVanessa Bryant
ByRon Gutterman
Ron Gutterman is a Washington State University alum from Anaheim, California, and is currently a Staff Writer for LakersNation.com, RamsNewsWire.com, and RaidersNewsWire.com. He is also the lead editor for AngelsNation.com. With Lakers Nation, Rams News Wire, Raiders News Wire, and Angels Nation, Ron assists in news, game coverage, analysis, and hot takes via his Twitter account, @rongutterman24. Without a doubt, Ron's favorite Laker, and favorite athlete of all time, is Kobe Bryant. Ron began watching basketball when he was 6 years old, in 2005, when Bryant was dragging the likes of Smush Parker and Ronny Turiaf to playoff spots. Ron's all time favorite Lakers moment was Bryant's final game when he dropped 60 points. While the Lakers beating the Celtics in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, as Metta World Peace hit the game clinching three, will always be a top option, Bryant's final night takes the cake. Contact: ron@mediumlargela.com
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