Vanessa Bryant has become a familiar sight at Dodger Stadium, carrying the same pride Kobe once showed courtside at Staples. The Lakers legend always showed up in Dodger blue, cheering just as hard from the seats as he did on the floor. Since his passing, Vanessa has ensured the connection didn’t fade. She’s brought her daughters back to Chavez Ravine for the moments that matter. On July 2, 2025, they were there when Clayton Kershaw hit his 3,000th strikeout, their cheers rolling into the crowd noise of a ballpark that has always felt like part of the Bryant family’s story.
Then came September. When Kershaw revealed he would retire after 18 seasons, everyone in Los Angeles knew it marked more than just the end of a career; it was the end of an era. The next night, he took the ball one las