With Kobe's jersey change request set to take effect during the 2006-07 campaign, Jackson was free to use his Mavericks number because the last Laker to use it was Shea Seals in 1998.

The late Kobe Bryant wore No. 8 the first 10 seasons of his career. Then he suddenly changed it to No. 24 during the 2006-07 season. At the time, Bryant said it was to show a sign of growth and ...

Having been in the league for 12 years, Hopkins has donned several jersey numbers, and he announced that he would wear the No. 8 with the Chiefs — an homage to one of his greatest inspirations ...

Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant's first ever NBA jerseys are up for auction. Here's everything you need to know about the memorabilia.

Raja Bell saw two different sides of Kobe when he changed his jersey number from 8 to 24.

Kobe Bryant denied Mike D’Antoni influenced his iconic No. 8 jersey choice, debunking rumors tied to D’Antoni as Kobe’s childhood idol during his Italy years.

NBA legend Julius "Dr. J" Erving is opposed to having Kobe Bryant's jersey retired league-wide despite the fact the Black Mamba is beloved.