The Lakers had a special surprise for parents of newborns who were born on the same day as Kobe Bryant.
On Wednesday morning, the Lakers gifted newborns born on 8/24 jerseys, towels, and beanies to honor Kobe’s 44th birthday.
Via TMZ
he Lakers posted pics of the babies wearing white hats featuring Kobe’s iconic No. 8 … along with a welcome note from the team and staff at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital.
“WELCOME TO THE WORLD!” the note reads. “One of your family’s most special days has landed on one of our organization’s most celebrated days.”
“On this year’s Kobe day, here’s to your next-generation Lakers fan. They’ve already got a little of the Mamba Mentality in them.”
A gift to today’s newborns, who now share a birthday with the great Kobe Bryant 🤍
#LakeShow x @UCLAMCH pic.twitter.com/LHjR6NRhDA— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) August 24, 2022
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) August 24, 2022
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) August 24, 2022
