Kobe Bryant's number 8 is the most popular throwback jersey in the USA

[HOoopCityJones]

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/post...SportsnationFB

Not in Cali tho, wtf LA?

[MMM]

more to cali than LA

The niners in their run probably had fans throughout the state

don't really understand why a kobe jersey would be so popular in a random state like Tennessee for example

[HOoopCityJones]

Or Ohio of all places. That shit is just irony.

They said the reason it's probably not as popular in Cali tho is people still rocking 24 right now.

[MEB2kDeez]

Kobe's 8 jersey and Iverson's 3 were the only jerseys I ever seen folks rocking in the early 2000s here in Ohio. Surprised people are still heavy into his jersey here though, can't lie lol. That's wassup though...

[stalkerforlife]

People appreciate greatness...

Loyalty...

Championships.

[game3524]

Kobe should have kept the 8, grant smart business move....but still.

[HOoopCityJones]

Kobe should have kept the 8, grant smart business move....but still.

Had to retire it after 81. Total business move, once he retires watch how fast they sellout all over.

[Siemens]

Kobe should have kept the 8, grant smart business move....but still.

Agreed.

[AnaheimLakers24]

Or Ohio of all places. That shit is just irony.

They said the reason it's probably not as popular in Cali tho is people still rocking 24 right now.

Mostl everyone probabpy still have their number 8

[Fudge]

Most popular jersey in Ohio too?

This gunna be good.

[G0ATbe]

Legendbe .

[kennethgriffin]

the #24 is better... more stylish to look at on the new jerseys. the #8 was too slim and generic

its a more uniform number. i framed it back in 2007 cause it looked so damn nice


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the #8 isnt a more popular jersey overall... just in terms of throw backs

and the reason for that is just because

a) the lakers throw backs are sick

b) kobe is the goat

c) #8 is a lucky number among asians

d) who better than kobe? - "kanyon/amare"

[Jailblazers7]

Surprised about Illinois not being MJ and wtf is up with Reggie Miller in Maine?

[bballnoob1192]

Or Ohio of all places. That shit is just irony.

They said the reason it's probably not as popular in Cali tho is people still rocking 24 right now.

nothing funny or ironic with that. the 5 lebron stans on here with 40 accounts don't actually represent the national/international popularity of kobe

[G0ATbe]

Only thing holding Kobe back from being the consensus GOAT worldwide is the grandpas that constantly keep Jordans myths alive, including Jordan himself. When they die off Kobe will be seen as the GOAT to everyone.