Kobe Bryant's 20-year NBA career is often viewed as two distinct legendary tenures—one wearing No. 8 and another wearing No. 24. He wore No. 8 for his first decade, including victories in the 2000, 2001, and 2002 NBA Finals, averaging a career-high 35.4 PPG in his final season with that number. After switching to No. 24—the number he wore in high school—Bryant captured his lone MVP in 2008 and won titles in 2009 and 2010, earning Finals MVP both times.

His iconic 81-point game came just months before retiring No. 8, while his 61-point performance at MSG in No. 24 became one of the most memorable games in the arena's history. Both jerseys now hang from the rafters at Staples Center, honoring a player whose impact transcended any single number.