A replica of Kobe Bryant's 2000 Los Angeles Lakers NBA championship ... 40-diamond ring spells out the words "LAKERS," "WORLD CHAMPIONS" and "BRYANT," along with his jersey number, “8,” in gold.

Kobe Bryant denied Mike D’Antoni influenced his iconic No. 8 jersey choice, debunking rumors tied to D’Antoni as Kobe’s childhood idol during his Italy years.

The former 2008 league MVP, one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history, had the No. 8 jersey he wore in his debut game, a November 3, 1996, matchup against Kevin Garnett's Minnesota ...

Following Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s 46th Birthday and the celebration of 8/24, or “Mamba Day,” Nike will continue the expansion of their most popular basketball sneakers as they ...

Kobe Bryant’s 2009 Finals jersey – $915,000. Goldin Auction also closed the bids on the game-worn Lakers jersey from 2009 at $915,000. That’s the price of a supercar and one of the only two ...

Having been in the league for 12 years, Hopkins has donned several jersey numbers, ... “So, I knew if I ever got the chance to wear No. 8 [I would], and Kobe, #8’s a special number. ...

Kobe Bryant's No. 24 and No. 8 jerseys have turned into a cultural outfit, with celebrities and athletes alike wearing Bryant's Lakers jersey.

Vanessa Bryant made the announcement in a video posted to the Lakers' social media accounts at 8:24 a.m. PT on Aug. 24, also known as Mamba Day as a reference to the Nos. 8 and 24 jerseys Kobe ...

Kobe Bryant's No. 8 and No. 24 jerseys. During his 20 year career, Kobe Bryant only played for the Los Angeles Lakers, after he was drafted by the team coming out of high school.He wore two jersey ...

George explained he chose No. 8 as a way to honor Bryant whom he grew up rooting for: “I had to do it, I had to do it,” George said. “Come on, man. I’m in Philly, my idol the Bean, Kobe ...

Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios wore matching Kobe Bryant basketball jerseys at their US Open exhibition doubles match for the pre-tournament Mixed Madness event on Aug. 20, 2024. They paid tribute ...

Five years ago, Kobe Bryant envisioned a scene that played out at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night. Standing tearfully in center court, former Lakers great Pau Gasol watched as his retired jersey ...