Why did Kobe choose 10?

Kobe Bryant: "I wear the number 10 Jersey for the US National Team in honour of the Greatest athlete I have ever seen: Messi."

Why did Kobe Bryant change his number from 8 to 24?

When late Los Angeles Lakers Hall of Fame shooting guard Kobe Bryant changed his jersey number from eight to 24 during the 2006-07 season, he explained it at the time as "growth" from his prior digits. "Then 24 is a growth from [No. 8]," Bryant once said.

Why did Kobe Bryant change numbers?

The reason behind Kobe's choice of number was that when he attended an Adidas basketball camp, his number was 143. He added the three numbers in 143 (1+4+3), and that equaled No. 8.

Did Kobe wear number 8?

Bryant came into the NBA wearing No. 8, the sum of the digits on his jersey (143) at the Adidas ABCD camp for high school stars. After 10 years, Bryant wanted a fresh start, so he began wearing No. 24, the number he'd worn as a freshman in high school.

Was Kobe Bryant number 10?

Bryant wore No. 24 and No. 8 with the Los Angeles Lakers, but he donned No. 10 for USA Basketball when he helped the Americans capture gold medals at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics.

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Did Kobe wear number 10 because of Messi?

Kobe Bryant: “I wear the number 10 Jersey for the US National Team in honour of the Greatest athlete I have ever seen, Messi.”

Was Kobe ever a 99?

Some Hall of Famers are listed as well, with Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant all getting 99 ratings, and Shaquille O'Neal notably being the only player ever to get a 100 overall.

Why did Jordan wear 23?

“My brother wore No. 45 which was my number,” he explained in an interview. “So when we was on the same team, we couldn't wear the same number. So I chose half of what his jersey was, which was 22.5, which I would rather have 23.”

What was the last number Kobe wore?

The #24 jersey was also unavailable at the moment as it was being worn by George McCloud then. Finally, Kobe chose the #8 jersey, a number he arrived at by summing up the digits of the #143 jersey that he wore at the Adidas ABCD camp a year prior.

Did Kobe wear Jordan 9?

Bryant wore the iconic Jordan 9 silhouette during the 2002-03 NBA season when he did not have a footwear contract and was at liberty to wear any shoe he desired. It's believed Bryant paid a hefty fee to buyout his contract with Adidas.

Why did Jordan wear 45?

Michael Jordan famously wore the number 45 jersey when he played professional baseball for the Birmingham Barons in 1994. The jersey was a tribute to his father, who had been killed in 1993 and whose own favorite number had been 45.

Why was Kobe picked 13?

The team who drafted Kobe Bryant with the 13th pick in the 1996 NBA Draft, was the Charlotte Hornets. The Los Angeles Lakers were looking to trade away Vlade Divac for a draft player, so that they could free up more cap space. They wanted the extra cap space specifically to sign Shaquille O'Neal in free agency.

Why are Lakers wearing number 6?

The No. 6 patch on NBA jerseys this season is a nod to Bill Russell's legacy on the court. The Boston Celtics legend amassed 11 NBA titles, five MVPs, 12 All-Star appearances and countless other accolades while rocking the No. 6 on his back from 1956-1969.

Who has the most missed shots in NBA history?

Which players has missed the most number of shots in NBA history? LA Lakers and NBA legend Kobe Bryant has missed the highest number of shots in NBA history. Bryant missed a record 14,481 shots in his career.

Why did LeBron wear 6?

When LeBron James made the move from Cleveland to Los Angeles to join the Lakers in the summer of 2018, he made the decision to change his jersey number from 23 to 6. This change was made to pay homage to two of his idols, Michael Jordan and Julius Erving.

What is Kobe's most famous quote?

Kobe Bryant continues to be a source of inspiration for fans after his death with his "Mamba mentality," a mantra for the competitive spirit, including non-athletes. As the NBA icon said best: "Hard work outweighs talent — every time."

What number was Kobe best with?

8 on the court (2000-01, 2002-03) and five of 10 with No. 24 playing (2006-07, 2007-08, 2009-10, 2011-12, 2013-14). That's ultimately not too helpful, especially since he played only 177 minutes in 2013-14.

What number was Kobe wearing when he dropped 81?

Although he scored more wearing No. 8 (16,866 to 16,777 for all of you keeping score at home) and dropped 81, his finest extended display as a scorer came in No. 24.

Who wore 24 on Lakers before Kobe?

When Bryant joined the Lakers in 1996, George McCloud was wearing No. 24, which was Kobe's first high school number at Lower Merion in Ardmore, Penn. His other high school number, 33, was already retired by the Lakers to honor Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Why wasn t Jordan allowed to wear Jordan 1s?

Back in 1984, after debuting his iconic Air Jordan 1 shoe, His Airness was fined by the league $5K every time he wore the black and red kicks. Why? Because their colors broke the league's uniform rules.

Why did MJ wear 12?

Making matters worse, the Bulls did not bring a backup jersey for Jordan. Chicago became so desperate that staff members even scoured the crowd for a "23" Bulls jersey that would fit Jordan. However, that search proved futile, leaving Jordan to wear a "12" jersey that the team brought for unexpected situations.

How long did MJ wear 45?

Michael Jordan played just 22 games in that unfamiliar No. 45 jersey during his return to the NBA in 1995 after a brief retirement, which will be covered in Episode 8 of "The Last Dance" (10 p.m. ET Sunday on ESPN and the ESPN app).

Has Kobe had a 70 point game?

Kobe Bryant played 1 game with 70+ points.

Who has a 100 overall in 2K?

According to Sports Illustrated, only five players in history have ever received a 99 rating while actively playing: Lebron, Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett. Only one player has ever received a 100 rating in the game — Shaquille O'Neal.

Was Curry ever a 99 overall?

Curry is the first player to earned the 99 overall since LeBron James in 2K14.