Kobe Bryant’s daughter Bianka threw out the first pitch at Sunday’s Dodgers game as her late father was remembered on what would have been his 46th birthday.
Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others died in a helicopter crash in January 2020 when the Lakers legend was 41.
And as Bryant was celebrated for a second straight day at Dodger Stadium, Bianka, who was at the game with her mother (and Bryant’s widow) Vanessa, threw out a stirring first pitch to which the crowd reacted with massive applause.
Vanessa proudly published the moment On Instagram, writing ‘That’s my BB’
In another post, he wrote: ‘Thank you @dodgers for supporting our foundation @mambamambacitasports. LA Love.’
Vanessa Bryant and Bianka Bryant are seen at Dodger Stadium on Sunday afternoon
Vanessa and her and Bryant’s daughters, Natalia (left), Capri (second from right) and Bianka, gathered on the field before the game.
Vanessa, Bianka and their and Bryant’s daughters, Natalia, 21, and Capri, 5, each received Dodgers jerseys featuring both of Bryant’s famous jersey numbers (No. 8 and No. 24).
According PEOPLEGame attendees also received special edition Bryant T-shirts that were themed after the basketball great’s “Black Mamba” nickname (Vanessa and her children also appeared to receive the black shirts).
Bianka’s emotional moment came a day after Kobe Bryant Day in Los Angeles on August 24.
Dodgers fans who attended their team’s game that day were also reportedly given Showtime Lakers jerseys, while franchise icons like James Worthy made an appearance.
Vanessa posted a video on Instagram of Bianka throwing out the first pitch on Sunday.
Vanessa and her daughters Bianka, Natalia and Capri were gifted with special t-shirts
The Lakers have unveiled a new statue of the late Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi
The Lakers also recently unveiled a statue of Bryant and Gianna outside of Crypto.com Arena.
Vanessa unveiled the bronze statue titled ‘Girl Dad’ at a private ceremony outside the Lakers arena earlier this month.
The plaque below the statue, which shows Bryant giving Gianna a kiss on the head, reads: “Gianna is a beast. She’s better than I was at her age. She’s got it all. The girls are amazing. I’d have five more girls if I could. I’m a dad of girls.”
