Happy Mamba Day, everyone!
Each Aug. 24 (8/24), the NBA community celebrates the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant, who turned in a Hall of Fame career while wearing Nos. 8 and 24 during his 20 seasons with the Lakers.
Take a look at the stats and you'll see that if you separate the No. 8 chapter from the No. 24 chapter of Kobe's career, you'd be looking at two separate Hall of Fame careers, which is why the Lakers elected to retire both numbers following Bryant's retirement.
As part of our celebration of the only player in NBA history to have two numbers retired by the same franchise, The Sporting News has put together the ultimate Kobe Bryant quiz — a 10-question assessment that begins with the 1996 NBA Draft and extends through Kobe's final game against the Jazz and beyond.
How well do you know your Mamba history? Tag us on Twitter or Instagram with your results!
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