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Kobe Bryant jersey giveaway: Dodgers honor NBA legend on heavenly birthday weekend

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Updated  August 25, 2024 12:17pm PDT
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LOS ANGELES - The weekend marked a special celebration of Los Angeles sports at the Chavez Ravine. 

Fans of the Dodgers and Lakers commemorated LA’s iconic sports teams at the same time at Dodger Stadium during the Dodgers’ series against Tampa Bay. On Saturday, game attendees received a Showtime Lakers t-shirt with a cartoon design of the legendary Lakers wearing Dodger uniforms. 

Showtime Lakers t-shirts are to be handed out during the Dodgers game on Friday, Aug. 23.

On Sunday, the Dodgers gave fans a special Kobe Bryant jersey to celebrate the NBA legend. The afternoon game fell two days after Bryant’s heavenly 46th birthday and the day after Kobe Bryant Day (8/24), which has been declared in Orange County and the city of Los Angeles. 

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Long lines for Dodgers' Kobe Bryant jersey day

Long lines wrap around Dodger Stadium as fans hope to get the Kobe Bryant-themed jersey at the gate.

The black jerseys were designed to honor the "Black Mamba," with a snake print trimmed in gold with a "KB" patch on the sleeve. The jersey also commemorates the two jersey numbers he wore during his remarkable 20-season career with the Lakers— showcasing No. 8 on the front and No. 24 on the back. 

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The Dodgers will give out Kobe Bryant jerseys in celebration of the NBA star's heavenly birthday weekend on Sunday, Aug. 25.  (LA Dodgers)

Not only was Bryant a tremendous athlete, but he also had an eye for talent. Back in 2017, he recorded a video message encouraging Shohei Ohtani to join the Dodgers.

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Last season, Bryant's oldest daughter Natalia tossed the first pitch on Lakers Night at Dodger Stadium and this year, Bianka did the honors in front of thousands of adoring fans. Moments later, it was the youngest Bryant daughter, Capri, who shouted "It's time for Dodgers baseball!" ahead of the afternoon game.

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Kobe Bryant's daughter Bianka throws first pitch

Kobe's daughter Bianka threw the ceremonial first pitch as the Bryant family was honored during the Dodgers game on Kobe Bryant jersey day.

Gone, but never forgotten, LA continues to celebrate Bryant’s legacy.