The Lakers are making a statement. On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers announced they will wear their Black Mamba uniforms — which were designed by the late Kobe Bryant after his retirement fro ...

On the other hand, Bryant’s jersey also comes from his rookie debut in the 1996-1997 preseason with the Lakers. However, it ...

Michael Jordan AND Kobe Bryant's first game-worn NBA jerseys ... MJ also signed the red and black jersey top. As for Mamba ... Kob's jersey is from his regular-season debut on November 3, 1996 ...