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Brooklyn Nets G Spencer Dinwiddie changing from No. 8 to 26 to honor Kobe Bryant

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Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie could be part of a growing trend to unofficially retire Kobe Bryant’s jersey numbers.

The profound impact Kobe Bryant had on the game of basketball needs no introduction. He touched the lives of many: fans, media personalities, and players alike.

It was well-documented how close Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving was with Bryant, but he wasn’t the only member of the team who had a relationship with Bryant. Spencer Dinwiddie, a Los Angeles native, grew up idolizing Bryant.