‘Kobe Bryant Day’ officially passed by Orange County Board of Supervisors; set for August 24 (8/24) to honor both jersey numbers worn by Bryant during 20-year career with Los Angeles Lakers |

The Orange County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution to make Aug. 24 “Kobe Bryant Day,” according to TMZ Sports.

The date honors the two jerseys worn by Bryant during his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, No. 8 and No. 24. The Hall of Famer was killed in January in a helicopter crash alongside his daughter Gianna and seven other people.

Los Angeles City Council had previously celebrated a Kobe Bryant Day on Aug. 24 in 2016 following his retirement from the NBA.

Source: Bleacher Report