Shohei Ohtani Gifted Unique Jersey in First Lakers Game Appearance

Ricardo Sandoval | Dec 8, 2024

Nov 1, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) introduces designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) to speak to fans during the World Series Championship Celebration at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Lakers are taking the Portland Trail Blazers, and they have a special guest in attendance, Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani.

Ohtani was not only in attendance at the game but was also gifted a unique jersey alongside his wife, Mamiko Tanaka.

SHO-TIME 💜 💛 pic.twitter.com/p9hZFF8Nbb

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 9, 2024

Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko are at the Lakers game tonight and were gifted custom jerseys 💛💜

(via @Lakers) pic.twitter.com/n6GaVvgRGo

— MLB (@MLB) December 9, 2024

The Lakers are struggling at the moment, but hopefully, they can find a spark with the new champion in attendance.

Ohtani is coming off one heck of a 2024 season, his first with the Dodgers. In his first year in L.A., he won his third MVP of his career, earned his fourth All-Star appearance, and made history by becoming the first player with 50 home runs and 50 steals in a season in baseball history. More importantly, he helped lead L.A. to the World Series title.

The 30-year-old has done it all in his career, but he's proven that he is also a winner. The Dodgers and their fans still have nine more years with him on the team.

Ohtani is considered the best baseball player, and he took his time in the offseason to watch the Lakers.

The Lakers desperately need a win, and they'll look to capture it in front of the baseball unicorn. Ohtani has fully embraced the Los Angeles lifestyle.

A few weeks after signing with the Dodgers in Dec. 2023, he attended a Rams game, and now he has been spotted supporting another beloved Los Angeles sports team.

Ohtani is the biggest star in Los Angeles, and that will only grow more with more championships. After all, that is why Ohtani signed with the Dodgers in the first place.

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