Overview
- The LA Lakers announced they will wear Black Mamba jerseys on February 8, 2024, to honor Kobe Bryant, coinciding with the unveiling of his statue.
- Kobe Bryant helped design the Black Mamba uniforms, which feature elements from his rookie season and his numbers 8 and 24.
- The Lakers have had significant success wearing the Black Mamba jerseys in the past, including a 4-0 record during the 2020 playoffs.
- Kobe Bryant's statue will join those of other Lakers legends outside Crypto.com Arena, making him the seventh Laker to be honored in this way.
- The Lakers are set to face the Denver Nuggets on Kobe Bryant day, marking a significant game as they honor one of the franchise's greatest players.