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I thought it was because he has an Adidas shoe named KB8

So when Nike signed with him, they wanted him to change his number to anything else

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When did Kobe change number 8 to 24?

Kobe Bryant changed his jersey number from 8 to 24 at the beginning of the 2006-2007 NBA season. He made this switch to signify a new chapter in his career, as 24 represented his desire to grow and improve as a player. The change also honored his early years, as he wore number 24 in high school.


Why did Koby Briant change his number?

Kobe Bryant changed his number from 8 to 24 at the start of the 2006-2007 NBA season to symbolize his evolution as a player and person. He felt that 24 represented a new chapter in his career, as he aimed to redefine his legacy and approach the game with a fresh mindset. This change also reflected his growth and maturity on and off the court.


How many brothers and sisters Kobe has?

Kobe Bryant had one older sister, Sharia, and two younger sisters, Christina and Andrea. He was the only son in his family, which gave him three sisters in total.


Why did kobe change his jersey number from 24 to 8?

Kobe changed his number from 8 to 24 because he wants to surpass Michael Jordan's greatness. He added 1 point to 23 to make it 24 to make himself higher than Jordan.Notice Kobe's Olympic jersey number. it's No. 10 and Jordan uses No. 9 every time.He believes he is "greater" than the great one in Basketball. Its his form of motivating himself to become the greatest of all time.It was Kobe's number in high school. When he was traded to the Lakers, # 24 wasn't available. Now Kobe thinks that he is more mature, and he switched his number to 24.


How old is koby braynt?

Kobe Bryant was born on August 23, 1978. Unfortunately, he passed away on January 26, 2020, at the age of 41. Therefore, as of now, he would be 45 years old if he were still alive.