Hoag Dedicates Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Court

The departure court at the hospital's Sue & Bill Gross Women's Pavilion honors the late basketball star and his family.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, California has dedicated a new Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Court at its Sue & Bill Gross Women's Pavilion. The court serves as a prominent departure space where Hoag patients, particularly those with newborns, prepare to leave the hospital and return home. Vanessa Bryant, the wife of the late Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant, made a philanthropic gift to the hospital where all four of the couple's daughters were born.

Why it matters

The dedication of the Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Court at Hoag Hospital honors the legacy of the Bryant family and their long-standing connection to the Newport Beach community. It also highlights Hoag's ongoing expansion and investment in providing high-quality care for new mothers and their families.

The details

The court is located at the hospital's Sue & Bill Gross Women's Pavilion and will serve as a prominent departure space for Hoag patients, especially those with newborns, as they prepare to leave the hospital and return home. Vanessa Bryant, who has wonderful memories of the care and support she received from Hoag's doctors and nurses, made a philanthropic gift to the hospital. The number 24 was already on the building's exterior, coinciding with Kobe Bryant's jersey number.

  • The Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Court was dedicated on February 25, 2026.
  • All four of Kobe and Vanessa Bryant's daughters were born at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach.

The players

Vanessa Bryant

The wife of the late Los Angeles Lakers basketball star Kobe Bryant, who made a philanthropic gift to Hoag Hospital where all four of the couple's daughters were born.

Kobe Bryant

The late Los Angeles Lakers basketball star, whose family has a long-standing connection to Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach.

Hoag Hospital

A hospital in Newport Beach, California that is expanding its services and facilities, including the dedication of the Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Court.

Robert Braithwaite

The president and chief executive of Hoag Hospital, who stated that the Bryant family's gift will have a lasting impact on the hospital.

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What they’re saying

“Hoag is a special place. I have wonderful memories of the care and support I received from the amazing doctors and nurses. I want this gift to help more people experience that level of care when they need it.”

— Vanessa Bryant (latimes.com)

“This gesture from the Bryant family will have a lasting impact on Hoag, helping us significantly expand care in Newport Beach. What makes this gift so special is the meaningful connection the Bryant family has with Hoag. We're proud to be part of their healthcare journey.”

— Robert Braithwaite, President and Chief Executive of Hoag Hospital (latimes.com)

What’s next

Hoag Hospital is continuing to expand its facilities and services, including the $1-billion expansion of its Irvine hospital, the Sun Family Campus, scheduled for completion this year.

The takeaway

The dedication of the Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Court at Hoag Hospital honors the legacy of the Bryant family and their deep connection to the Newport Beach community, while also highlighting the hospital's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality care for new mothers and their families.