Lakers to Honor Kobe Bryant with Black Mamba Jerseys and Statue Unveiling

The Los Angeles Lakers will celebrate Kobe Bryant day on February 8, 2024, by wearing Black Mamba jerseys and unveiling a new statue outside Crypto.com Arena.

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.