Photo: Instagram/Kobe Bryant In a heartfelt homage, the Lakers, led by Kobe 's design legacy, will showcase the distinctive Black Mamba uniforms during their game against the Denver Nuggets. The statue unveiling ceremony, set to commence at 3 p.m. PT, will be broadcasted live on Spectrum SportsNet, capturing the essence of Bryant's remarkable 20-year career with the purple and gold. Bryant, an NBA legend with 18 All-Star appearances and five championships, will join the elite ranks of Lakers icons immortalized with a statue, including Elgin Baylor, Shaquille O'Neal , Kareem Abdul-Jabbar , Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Jerry West, and Chick Hearn. Photo: Instagram/Kobe Bryant The Black Mamba uniforms, originally introduced during the 2017-18 season, boast a snakeskin-like black print, paying homage to Bryant's rookie season in 1996-97. The jerseys feature unique details such as drop shadows on the numbers, an "LA 24" on the belt, and the inclusion of ...