The Story Of Why Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant Chose The Number 8

Kobe Bryant will always be remembered as one of the most competitive players in NBA history. The Black Mamba had two numbers in his career: No.8 and No.24. Well, for most of us, Kobe will always be connected to the No.8 jersey. Kobe Bryant had his Number 8 won a lot of games.

Kobe died on Jan. 26 in a tragic helicopter crash. His daughter Gianna and seven others lost their lives in the crash.

The Black Mamba was an exceptional basketball player. He was a true inspiration for a lot of talented players. Kobe was at the sidelines of the Staples Center. Fans will have hard time accepting the fact that he won’t be there anymore. Kobe had a brilliant career. For many NBA fans, Kobe was the most competitive basketball player to ever play the game.

The whole thing started when Kobe put on his No.8 jersey. His original number was the 8. The Black Mamba had his number in the early stages of his pro career. It’s not as popular as Kobe’s No.24 jersey. However, Kobe himself revealed the story behind the No.8 jersey. There’s a video of Kobe talking about No.8.

“I was playing in a High School tournament and you have over 220 people there so you had some very high numbers. My number was 143 and that was the best week I ever had playing basketball against top-notch competitors. So I basically added them up and came up with my number.”

Kobe Bryant and his legendary Number 8

As you can see, there’s nothing wrong with that. Kobe retired in 2016, and he was an 18-time All-Star, two-time scoring Champ, 15-time All-NBA Player, one-time MVP, and five-time NBA Champion. Kobe has No. 8 and No. 24, and the Lakers have retired both numbers.

There’s an ongoing investigation into Kobe’s death. The tragedy has attracted an avalanche of reactions and people keep asking questions. Kobe inspired a lot of young players, and these players will keep his legacy alive. Kobe and the Lakers won a lot of games, and this success has put him in the Hall of Fame. Kobe earned his spot in the Hall of Fame with every game he has won.