Four years earlier, in 2016, then-Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti declared August 24— the day after Kobe Bryant's birthday—as Kobe Bryant "Mamba" Day.

In celebration of Hall of Fame Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant, on Kobe Bryant Day no less (August 24 commemorates both his jerseys with L.A., Nos.

Why is August 24 Kobe Bryant Day? Simply, the holiday celebrates both of the two now-retired Lakers jerseys the 6-foot-6 swingman wore during his decorated 20-year career, Nos. 8 (from 1996-2006 ...

Mamba Day was celebrated by fans with several events throughout Los Angeles, honoring the late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Annette Arreola reports for the NBC4 News on Aug. 24, 2024.

Vanessa Bryant made the announcement in a video posted to the Lakers' social media accounts at 8:24 a.m. on Aug. 24, also known as Mamba Day as a reference to the Nos. 8 and 24 jerseys Kobe Bryant ...

The Los Angeles Dodgers give fans a first glimpse at the Kobe Bryant bobblehead that is set to be given away on August 8th.