Pillar of Red Sox, long a Lakers fan, names daughter ‘Kobie’ February 15, 2020 nedvedmedia Local, Regional and National Sport stories New Boston Red Sox outfielder Kevin Pillar grew up in the Los Angeles area as a Lakers fan and named his daughter “Kobie,” after Kobe Bryant Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)