Lakers to wear Bryant jerseys
Basketball: The Los Angeles Lakers will switch to their ‘‘Black Mamba’’ jerseys in honour of the late Kobe Bryant when they seek a recordtying 17th NBA championship today.
The Lakers, who lead the Miami Heat 31 in the bestofseven NBA Finals, are 40 this postseason when wearing the Bryantdesigned alternate jerseys, which are black with gold trim and feature a subtle snakeskin pattern.
Bryant’s nickname was ‘‘Black Mamba’’.
‘‘It means something. Something more than just a uniform,’’ Lakers forward LeBron James said yesterday.
‘‘It represents an individual who gave the franchise 20 years of his blood, sweat and tears and his dedication to his craft, both on and off the floor, to make that franchise be proud of him, and hopefully vice versa.’’ — Reuters