Kobe has worn the No.8 and No.24 jerseys. 1996 After joining the Lakers, he wore the No.8 jersey until he changed into the No.24 jersey in 2006. 2016 On April 14, Kobe announced his retirement after the last regular season home game against Jazz. On 20 17 12 19, the Lakers played the Warriors at home. At halftime, a retirement ceremony was held for Kobe's two jerseys, No.8 and No.24.
These two jersey numbers constitute Kobe's 20-year NBA career. The retirement of NBA jerseys is the supreme glory and the inevitable choice for a team to every legend. The Lakers chose the No.8 and No.24 jerseys that retired Kobe once wore, which is a respect for Kobe.
Introduction to Kobe Bryant:
Kobe Bryant (1August 23, 978 -20201October 26), whose full name was Kobe bean Bryant Cox, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a late American basketball player and used to be a shooting guard and a small forward.
1996 NBA draft, Kobe Bryant was selected by Charlotte Hornets in the 1 round 13 and traded to Los Angeles Lakers. During his NBA career, he has been playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. * * * won five NBA championships, 1 NBA regular season MVP, two NBA finals MVP, four NBA all-star game MVP, and two NBA season scoring champions; * * * 18 times was selected as the NBA All-Star Starting Team, 15 times as the NBA Best Team, and 12 times as the NBA Best Defensive Team (including 9 times in the first phase and 3 times in the second phase).
2015165438+1October 30th, Kobe announced that he would retire at the end of the season. On 20 17 12 19, the Lakers held a retirement ceremony for Kobe Bryant. On June 26th, 2020 (Beijing time: June 27th, 2020), Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter accident at the age of 4 1. On April 5th of the same year, Kobe Bryant was elected to the Nai Smith Basketball Hall of Fame.