The Lakers star switched to No. 24 in the 2006-07 season, the number he had in high school at Lower Merion. While he was the same player in both jerseys, the Lakers star explained the different mentality between the two eras. "When I first came in at 8, is really trying to 'plant your flag' sort of thing," Bryant said.
What number did Kobe Bryant wear in high school?
The No. 33 jersey from Bryant's time on the Lower Merion High School basketball team has visible wear around the neck and sleeves and was passed down by a former NBA player who worked with a former agent of Bryant's, according to the Lelands auction house.
Why did Kobe Bryant wear 33 in high school?
For the first 10 years of his career, he wore number 8. At Lower Merion, he wore 24 but in 1996, the year he guided the Aces to a PIAA championship, he switched to 33. That was the number his father, Joe “Jelly Bean” Bryant wore at John Bartram High School.
Why did Kobe wear 24 in high school?
It's nonstop energy and aggressiveness and stuff.” Kobe further explained what was different about the #24 jersey. “… Then 24 is a growth from that. Physical attributes aren't there the way they used to be, but the maturity level is greater.
What year was Kobe 32?
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Did Kobe Bryant play #33?
Bryant is a Philadelphia native, and he is still revered there for his high school career at Lower Merion. He wore No. 33 there, so the 76ers put that on their floor. In addition, the Sixers took the floor for pregame warmups wearing customized No.
How old was Kobe in 2004?
NAME SEASON AGE
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Kobe Bryant 2001-02 23
Kobe Bryant 2002-03 24
Kobe Bryant 2003-04 25
Kobe Bryant 2004-05 26
How old was Kobe 2001?
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Kobe Bryant 2000-01 22
What was Kobe Bryant daughter Gigi jersey number?
. 2
Why was Gigi Number 2?
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James told reporters on Monday that he chose for his All-Star team to wear No. 2 in the annual exhibition game in honor of Gianna Bryant because it reminded him of his own daughter, Zhuri.
Was Gigi number 8?
After Kobe and Gigi Bryant were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday, a number of NBA players have paid tribute to them by wearing his No. Kobe's No. 8 and 24 jerseys were retired by the Lakers in December 2017. Gigi wore No.