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Kobe Bryant and 8/24: One player, two numbers and two Hall of Fame
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Lakers Retire Kobe Bryant's Jersey Numbers
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Kobe Bryant 2014-2015 'Left Handed' Los Angeles Lakers Game Worn Uniform, The One, 2023
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Kobe Bryant's family set to launch clothing and toy lines in memory of the NBA legend after filing new trademarks
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Why Kobe Bryant changed jersey numbers and what No. 8 and No. 24 meant to the NBA legend
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Why Kobe Bryant Changed Numbers, Meaning Behind No. 24 and No. 8
Fadeaway World - Kobe Bryant is the ONLY player in league history to have two jersey numbers retired by the same franchise. It's a well-deserved honor, considering he was great in both
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Mitchell & Ness Authentic Hall of Fame #24 Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers 1996-2016 Jersey PRP / XXL
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Los Angeles Lakers: Kobe Bryant elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame