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Video: Vanessa Bryant Gifts Mookie Betts, Dodgers Custom Kobe 6 Shoes for 'Mamba Day'

Paul KasabianFeatured Columnist IIApril 14, 2024

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 12: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres is out at second as Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws to first to complete a double play in the third inning at Dodger Stadium on April 12, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
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Vanessa Bryant gifted each member of the Los Angeles Dodgers a pair of the "Dodgers" Nike Kobe 6 PEs on Saturday, and the team was thrilled with their new gifts.

Dodgers superstar shortstop Mookie Betts and manager Dave Roberts were among those shown on social media receiving the sneakers.

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Mamba Forever. <br><br>Thank you for the gift, Vanessa Bryant! Can't wait to celebrate the anniversary of Kobe's historic last game in style. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MambaDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MambaDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/nvinwH0Tni">pic.twitter.com/nvinwH0Tni</a>

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Vanessa Bryant gifted <a href="https://twitter.com/Dodgers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dodgers</a> players pairs of the "Dodgers" Nike Kobe 6 PE for Mamba Day πŸ”₯⚾️ <a href="https://t.co/wCzkxpA5oW">pic.twitter.com/wCzkxpA5oW</a>

Mamba Day is in recognition of the date of late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's final NBA game, which was on April 13, 2016, when he dropped 60 points against the Utah Jazz. Saturday marks the eighth anniversary of that historic outing.

The day also notably marks the release of three new Kobe-branded sneakers: Nike Kobe 4 Protro "Philly," Nike Kobe 6 Protro "Italian Camo" and Nike Kobe 8 Protro "Venice Beach."

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The Dodgers got some sweet custom sneakers in their color, though, as the National League West leaders look to continue their strong start to the season.