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Kobe Bryant said No. 8 and No. 24 were two different people during his Lakers career – New York Daily News
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Kobe Bryant and 8/24: One player, two numbers and two Hall of Fame careers with Lakers
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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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Why Kobe Bryant changed Los Angeles Lakers jersey from No. 8 to 24
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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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Kobe Bryant said No. 8 and No. 24 were two different people during his Lakers career – New York Daily News
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Los Angeles Lakers: Comparing Kobe Bryant as 8 and 24
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Kobe Bryant elected to Basketball Hall of Fame in solemn moment for the sport – Orange County Register
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Los Angeles Lakers set to play first game since death of Kobe Bryant, NBA News
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Lakers retiring two Kobe Bryant numbers
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Lakers to retire Kobe Bryant's 2 jersey numbers in December