General overall view of the retired Los Angeles Nos. 8 and 24 jerseys of Kobe Bryant at the Staples Center. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers to wear 'Black Mamba' city edition jerseys for Game 4 vs. Trail Blazers

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Aug 24, 2020 1:12 PM ET

It's very fitting that the Los Angeles Lakers are playing on Aug. 24 (8/24), which is known as Mamba Day in honor of Kobe Bryant.

To honor Bryant, the Lakers will wear their "Black Mamba" city edition jerseys for Game 4 against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday. The jerseys were designed by Bryant himself and debuted during the 2017-18 season.

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— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) August 24, 2020

The black alternate jersey features shadowbox numbers, a snakeskin-like print and includes 16 stars on the side panels to represent each of the Lakers' 16 NBA titles. The shorts feature "LA 24" on the belt buckle area and Bryant's No.'s 8 and 24.

The Lakers also will honor Bryant's daughter Gianna by wearing a heart-shaped patch with the No. 2 inside of it.

Los Angeles decided to go the extra mile with its city edition jerseys, which are dubbed the "Lore Series," by allowing franchise legends to design them. Bryant was the first to customize a "Lore Series" jersey.

During the 2018-19 campaign, Magic Johnson designed the city edition jersey, and this season Shaquille O'Neal put his touches on the apparel.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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