What is Kobe 824?

Kobe 824 said: Kobe Day is also Kobe's birthday; 8.24 is a special day. 8 and 24 not only represent the numbers of the only two jerseys worn by Kobe Bryant in the NBA, but also August 24 is his birthday.

As the first guard player to participate in the NBA draft directly from high school, Kobe Bryant was selected by the Charlotte Hornets in the 13th overall pick in the first round of the 1996 NBA draft. However, according to Bryant's agent Arne? Trom said, Kobe plays for Charlotte Hornets? Impossible things? ; However, Bill, then the chief scout of the Hornets? Blanche said that the Hornets had agreed to trade draft picks with the Lakers the day before the draft. The Lakers didn't tell the Hornets about their rookie until the first 5 minutes of the draft. On July 11, 1996, West put his starting center Vlad? Divac traded to the Hornets in exchange for Bryant's draft pick. Because Kobe was only 17 years old in the draft, his parents had to sign with him with the Lakers. It was not until the beginning of the new season that Kobe Bryant, who turned 18, signed the contract independently.