The story behind the Lakers’ Black Mamba jerseys | SportsCenter 

I still get teary eyed when thinking about kobe. As a laker fan and basketball fan in general. Losing him hurt way more than i ever thought it would have.

This probably the most sickest jersey Lakers ever have.

Kobe was more than a player, thats why we r still hit hard till today by it, he is the good we want in society, The Mamba mentality, the never give up im better than you mentality. The never doubt me mentality. The I will work till I succeed mentality.

Kobe was everywhere, right before he enters the NBA and exit. hes different, he was a living hero, legend and a superhero for many of us. He will be forever remembered especially his game face.

Kobe and Gigi, we still remember.

thats cool and all, but can nike release these BM jerseys to the masses so all kobe fans can have one?

8 months and this still feels like its a bad dream.

kobe was my idol and i loved watching him play live when LA came to play in portland a couple years ago but what i totally admired most about him was more about the loving father he was and as a father myself of a 15 year old daughter i can in a small way relate only a father can understand and to the love he displayed to the world of his family and it hurts my heart that he passed away so violently soo tragically along with his beautiful daughter ..... smh

I still cry 😭 every time they make something about my guy Kobe Bryant The Goat 🐐. We miss you Kobe you have no idea how this impacted our lives being a Lakers fans all my life I grew up watching you and I gotta admit it took a toll on me. Much love ❤️ and mad respect ✊ black mamba out

Still can’t believe my all time favorite player is gone forever :(

We missed you kobe! You forever in our hearts!

the jerseys we put our mamba mentality on. MAMBA 4 LIFE

Ever since Bill Russell got 11 rings, the Lakers have been behind in all-time championships. Slowly but surely they have been catching up throughout the decades. Kobe played a key role in helping the Lakers win 5 more titles, making them only 1 championship behind the Celtics. Kobe tried to get a sixth title, which would have created a tie between the Lakers and Celtics for all-time rings, but couldn't quite do it. This year, LeBron, AD, Caruso, and the rest of the Lakers team get to complete a comeback that has literally spanned generations, one that started with Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West, one that Kobe almost completed. This year they get to finish what Kobe brought them so close to. What better way to honor one of the greatest NBA players, and one of the greatest people, of all time.

Thank you Kobe for all your greatness over the years. You are missed dearly.

“No one remembers him more then the Los Angeles lakers family” i get what y’all saying but no one remembers him more then his actual family prayers out to them 🙏🏽

Let's remember our dad's sometimes

I think his wife and daughters remember and miss him far more than any member of the Lakers organization past or present along with the millions of Kobe fans.

My Wife got me the mamba jersey for anniversary gift ... she’s a keeper

He wasn't just a basketball player he was mastermind

gives kobe creative vision....immortalizes a jersey....hes just that G.

Kobe was an icon that inspired people! This ring is for him! 💜💛

If they really want to honor him, make these jersey's cheap and accessible to everyone.

WE LOVE YOU KOBE! WE MISS YOU GIGI! 💜💛

40 years later : Son: “Dad why do they Lakers have those black jerseys “ Me: Son... sit down , and I’ll tell you a story of greatness & passion....personified .

Straight goosebumps. Thank you for this! Mamba Forever.

I love you Kobe I’m crying right now

Kobe will live forever in everyone's memory. That's a testiment to how good he was. Mamba forever 🏀💪

Hard to watch this without 😢! Miss that dude Rest In Power and Peace Kobe.

i miss Kobe Bryant Black Mamba he was my hero honor

GOD BLESS!! AMEN!!😍😢🤦‍♀️🙌

Bro I no joke remember Kobe everyday man definitely one of my hero’s Live on Mamba

OMG! Can't stop crying.. 😭😭😭Heartbreaking..

KOBE LIVES ON 🖤

I Miss You Kobe Bryant Love FROM Philippines

Oh man.. this hits hard. So awesome that he was able to design a jersey... he will love on.. and lakers.. we gotta win this championship for Kobe and his family..

It is hard to believe that the legend is gone

Kobe Bryant legend mamba forever

Kobe this is for you ✊🏻✊🏻🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

Those jersey are more than just jerseys they truly represent his mentality and greatness.

Greatest jersey ever made. Look, the aesthetics and the feel, it’s speaks all game!

Kobe's always with us

I Love You Kobe Bryant. Miss u mamba

Rest in power Bean you changed da world 🕊

Never thought we'd all be impacted so much by the passing of someone I'm pretty sure we all didn't know personally. Rest in peace, Kobe. Number 17 is on the way.

Miss you Kobe !!! 💯💯💯everytime and everyday love you Kobe and your daughter 💛💜💛💜

This is what it means to have a legacy. Rest In Peace Kobe, and all the others people that lost their lives in that tragic situation.

MAMBA FOREVER 💛🖤

Rest In Paradise Kobe & Gigi 💜💛

I love this man , you guys are different big different love yalll

Kobe was even the creator of the coolest NBA jersey of all time. Mamba Forever! ❤️💔

Thank you, ESPN, for doing this feature.

Even tho I am a raptors fan...also in my twenties, there is times in life where you can remember where you were when somthing has happened... .I will remember this nba championship for years to come

Kobe, Gigi Bryant, and 9 souls will be remembered no matter how old are we and no matter what generations we lived in. We will always remember them, deeper into our hearts and soul.

The lakers will win this title. They have the Mamba Mentality! 🙏💪🔥

in the wise words of Damian Lillard: I did it out respect for the greatest at Staples Centaaaaaaa

Kobe!!!!!!!!!!! This is for you 💜💛🖤 🐍

Miss Kobe...

For Kobe 🙏🏽

Rest in power!

KOBE 4 LIFE 🐉💜💛🖤

Think about Kobe everyday. He would be so proud of this team. Wish he was here to see this🥺

I had the greast moment was when i bought to tickets to go see koby the diesel in fresno against dallas maverics and koby toke jason kidd clinic

Love you kobe your missed forever legend

This is very beautiful yet very sad at the same time

The most beautiful lakers city edition jersey ive ever seen. Miss you Kobe. 😭

after the win on Friday. im gonna cry for the championship and remember kobe.

I started loving basketball when Kobe and Shaq were on the team in the three peat years. I chose to follow the idol with 8/24 and I took the shirt and I only have his. For me the fact that he spoke Italian was a strong pride. I cannot forget the inspiration it has given me over the years. I will always carry it in my heart as the inspiration of the mentaly mamba. If you want to achieve something in life you have to work hard to get to the finish line.

Kobe Bean 💜💛 love u man

Kobe may u rest in peace brother ill miss u truly, to me basketball was more than a game it was life for me waited 7 years for my lakers to make the playoffs now this friday we have a chance to win a championship it feels unreal.

beautiful.

Keep On Ballin Everyday

I LOVE YOU KOBE

This is really a jersey with bonus attributes 🔥🔥

kobeeeeeee this is for youuuuu 💛🖤

Mamba forever 💔

Scoop jackson a legend

Yes long lived the banba for ever ...

Kobe mi jugador por 100pre

for you our hero

We miss you kobe

Trust me they will b rockin them jerseys friday

Even in 2022 everyone still misses them a lot

Mamba FOREVER🖤💜💛🖤💜💛

That narrative is beautiful

God's bless you mr sr brandy to you yes yes blessing forever always yes yes

Kobe is my hero

My idol 8 24 forever

For Kobe!

Going back to the Start of a New Decade on January 1, 2020.

Our Mamba forever the greatest ❤️

We miss you Kobe

The close out Jersey 👏👏👏🤗💜😎😷

Y’all already know they wearing those Friday night,they are undefeated in those jerseys..Bring it home for Mamba

I love how he already made it clear we winning

Mamba Forever ❤

thank u Black Mamba

💜💛💜Mamba for ever 💜💛💜

I love that Jersey 😍

I wish he played for his & my home team, 76ers even if for a season😢

MAMBA FOR LIFE 💜🖤💜💜🖤🖤🖤