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Vanessa Bryant photos published Lakers’ “Black Mamba” jerseys, honoring her late husband and NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash in January. Since the accident that killed Kobe, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others, the world has continued to honor their legacies in many ways.
The latest tribute to Kobe and the “Mamba mentality” is with the special Los Angeles Lakers jerseys that the team will wear if they get through the first round.
The NBA legend co-designed the jerseys that feature a subtle snakeskin pattern and have 16 stars on the side, representing the Lakers’ 16 leagues.
The n. 24 had a no. 2 inside a heart for Gianna, who wore the number at the Mamba Sports Academy in Kobe and had the goal of playing basketball at UCONN and then the WNBA.
Here’s a look at the jerseys:
Vanessa’s place comes shortly after the Lakers announced they will wear the black jerseys in honor of Kobe, pending their advance.
The Lakers will face the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round, with their first game Tuesday in the NBA bubble.
