Kobe Bryant’s daughter Bianka, 7, throws first pitch at Dodgers game in honor of late NBA icon on his birthday weekend

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 January 2020 helicopter crash when the Lakers legend was 41 years old.

And as Bryant was celebrated for the second straight day at Dodger Stadium, Bianka – who was at the game with her mom (and Bryant’s widow) Vanessa – delivered a heartwarming first pitch that the crowd reacted to with massive applause.

Vanessa proudly posted the moment on Instagram, writing ‘That’s my B.B.’

In another post, she wrote, ‘Thank you @dodgers for supporting our @mambamambacitasports foundation. L.A. Love.’

Vanessa Bryant and Bianka Bryant are seen at Dodger Stadium on Sunday afternoon

Vanessa proudly recorded Bianka as she threw out the first pitch before the Dodgers game

Vanessa proudly recorded Bianka as she threw out the first pitch before the Dodgers game

Vanessa, Bianka and her and Bryant’s daughters Natalia, 21 and Capri, 5 were all presented with Dodgers jerseys that had both of Bryant’s famous jersey numbers (No. 8 and No. 24) on them.

According to PEOPLE, attendees of the game also received special edition Bryant jerseys which were in the theme of the basketball great’s ‘Black Mamba’ nickname (Vanessa and her children also appeared to be gifted the black jerseys).

Bianka’s touching moment came a day after the city of Los Angeles’ Kobe Bryant Day on August 24.

Dodgers fans at their team’s game that day were also reportedly gifted Showtime Lakers t-shirts, while franchise icons like James Worthy made an appearance.

Vanessa posted a video to Instagram of Bianka throwing out the first pitch on Sunday

Vanessa posted a video to Instagram of Bianka throwing out the first pitch on Sunday

Vanessa and her daughters Bianka, Natalia and Capri were presented with special jerseys

Vanessa and her daughters Bianka, Natalia and Capri were presented with special jerseys

The Lakers have unveiled a new statue of the late Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi

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 Crypto.com Arena.

Vanessa revealed the bronze statue titled ‘Girl Dad’ in a private ceremony outside the Lakers’ arena earlier this month.

The plaque underneath the statue – which shows Bryant planting a kiss on Gianna’s head – reads, ‘Gianna is a beast. She’s better than I was at her age. She’s got it. Girls are amazing. I would have five more girls if I could. I’m a girl dad.’



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