10 NBA players who filed to change their jersey number in honor of Kobe Bryant

Alec Burks Golden State Warriors – No. 8 to No. 20.


Quinn Cook, Los Angeles Lakers – No. 2 to No. 28.


Cook’s change is inspired by both Kobe and his daughter Gianna, who wore No. 2. “No. 2 is Gianna’s number,” he told The Athletic. “I feel it should be retired. It’s hers.”

Mo Harkless, Los Angeles Clippers – No. 8 to No. 11.


Jahlil Okafor, New Orleans Pelicans – No. 8 to No. 9.

Terrence Ross, Orlando Magic –  No. 8 to No. 31

Ross wore 31 with the Toronto Raptors prior to his change to No. 8 with the Magic.

Zhaire Smith, Philadelphia 76ers – No. 8 to 5.

Miye Oni, Utah Jazz – Oni will change his number from 24 to 81 to honor Bryant’s historic feat of scoring 81 points against the Toronto Raptors on Jan. 22, 2006.

Mason Plumlee, Denver Nuggets – No. 24 to No. 7.

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