Kobe Bryant wore both numbers throughout his legendary 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers
No. 8 was not only a nod to the number he wore as a young boy while playing in Italy — where his family lived while his father, former NBA player Joe Bryant,
— but also, he wore No. 8 at the youth training camp Adidas ABCD camp, where he wore no. 143, which adds up to eight.Vanessa Bryant Remembers Her ‘Angels’ Kobe and Gianna as Lakers Return: ‘No #24 without #2’“I started new,” Bryant told ESPN, explaining that part of the reason for the change came about after teammateAlthough he initially hoped to change to No. 24 immediately, the deadline had passed so he had to wait, according to the outlet.
Just like with his previous pick, his second jersey number was also a nod to his past, as he wore No. 24 in high school. “24 is a growth,” Bryant explained. “Physical attributes aren’t there the way they used to be, but the maturity level is greater. Marriage, kids.Kobe Bryant and family at his jersey retirement ceremony“It’s a new book, 24 — 24 is every day. Because when you get older, your muscles start getting sore. Body starts aching. You show up to practice that day, you have to remind yourself, ‘OK, this day is the most important day. I got to push through this soreness.
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