San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. is set to honor the late Kobe Bryant during the upcoming series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The MLB star has acquired a special pair of custom Jordans to pay homage to the legendary Lakers player.
Key Takeaway
Fernando Tatis Jr. will wear custom Jordans cleats in honor of Kobe Bryant during the Padres’ series against the L.A. Dodgers. The cleats feature a unique design with purple and gold colors, adorned with crystals, and display Bryant’s retired jersey numbers, No. 8 and No. 24. This tribute symbolizes Kobe Bryant’s love for baseball and his close ties to the Dodgers.
Tatis sought the expertise of Stadium Custom Kicks to create unique cleats for the series at Dodger Stadium. The custom cleats feature a stunning design in purple and gold, adorned with approximately 4,750 crystals. Furthermore, the cleats display Bryant’s two retired jersey numbers, No. 8 and No. 24, on the heels.
This tribute holds a special significance as Kobe Bryant was known for his love for the game of baseball and his support for the Dodgers. During his time in Los Angeles, Bryant often attended Dodger games and even had the honor of throwing the first ceremonial pitch back in 2000.
Interestingly, Bryant’s eldest daughter, Natalia, recently followed in her father’s footsteps by throwing the first pitch during a Dodgers game earlier this month. Now, Tatis Jr. joins the list of individuals paying tribute to the basketball icon through their involvement with the Dodgers.
