The Lakers on Wednesday unveiled a new Kobe Bryant-inspired “City Edition” alternate uniform that features a black jersey with shadowbox numbers and a snakeskin-like print that honors Bryant’s “Black Mamba” nickname.
“I think they’re awesome,” coach Luke Walton said at a shootaround in preparation for Wednesday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Staples Center. “I can’t wait to get one for myself. I’m not gonna suit up. I’ll just wear it around the house. Full uniform. Tape the ankles and everything.”
Bryant, the former Lakers star who had his jersey numbers, 8 and 24, retired by the team on Dec.