Kobe Bryant wore both numbers ... 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.
As a die-hard Lakers fan, this jersey isn’t just fabric and stitching, it’s the embodiment of Kobe Bryant's legacy. It’s the symbol of a young kid from Lower Merion High School stepping onto ...
Kobe was just a 17-year-old high school product when the draft took place ... played overseas, the New Jersey franchise decided to go in a different direction on that fateful night.