Kobe Bryant, Kansas City Chiefs and Hopkins

New Kansas City Chiefs Player DeAndre Hopkins Will Honor Kobe Bryant By Wearing No. 8
After DeAndre Hopkins was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs, he announced he was switching from his No. 10 to the No. 8 that Kobe once wore.
Lakers News: Chiefs’ DeAndre Hopkins Honoring Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant is one of the most influential players in the history of basketball. It would be difficult to find a current NBA star that wasn’t on some level inspired by the way the Los Angeles Lakers legend approached his life or his playing career.
Chiefs Star Chooses to Honor Kobe Bryant With Number Change
Before he makes his debut with the team, Hopkins has chosen a new jersey number. He has picked the number eight to honor the late NBA star Kobe Bryant.
DeAndre Hopkins Reveals Reason for His New Chiefs Jersey Number
During Thursday's press conference, Hopkins announced that he'll now be wearing No. 8 going forward. When asked about why he chose that number, the ex-Clemson product revealed that it's because of one of his sports heroes.
DeAndre Hopkins to Wear No. 8 Chiefs Jersey After Trade; Inspired by Kobe Bryant
Kansas City Chiefs fans now know what number they will be wearing when they order their DeAndre Hopkins jerseys. Jesse Newell of the Kansas City Star
DeAndre Hopkins chose Chiefs jersey number as tribute to NBA legend
DeAndre Hopkins is changing jersey numbers for the first time in his NFL career, and the star wide receiver is using the opportunity to honor an NBA
Chiefs' DeAndre Hopkins to pay homage to Kobe Bryant with new jersey number
The new Chiefs wide receiver has sported a few different jersey numbers in his career, and it's not the first time he's paid homage to a star athlete.
Chiefs’ DeAndre Hopkins Honoring Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant is one of the most influential players in the history of basketball. It would be difficult to find a current NBA star that wasn’t on some level inspired by the way the Los Angeles Lakers legend approached his life or his playing career.
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Vanessa Bryant reacts to Dodgers star Miguel Rojas rocking Kobe Bryant's iconic No. 8 Lakers jersey
Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa Bryant reacted to LA Dodgers star Miguel Rojas rocking her late husband's iconic No. 8 LA Lakers jersey. Rojas wore the NBA legend's black and gold jersey on ...
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Kobe Bryant: Los Angeles Lakers unveil statue of NBA legend
It shows Bryant, who played for the Lakers his entire career, in his famous number eight jersey. "This statue may look like Kobe, but really, it's what excellence looks like," said Kareem ...
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Lakers unveil Kobe Bryant statue
The 19-foot (5.79m) bronze statue, weighing 4,000 pounds, shows superstar guard Bryant in his number 8 Lakers jersey with his right ... "This statue may look like Kobe, but really, it's what ...
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Gilbert Arenas on How Kobe Bryant Differed From No. 8 and No. 24
Gilbert Arenas, a former NBA player, offered insight into the distinction between Kobe Bryant wearing No. 8 and No. 24 during ... The unveiling ceremony, attended by Lakers luminaries and ...
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Best Of Kobe
Take a look at these plays and moments that made Kobe Bryant an iconic player in NBA lore. Relive the best of Kobe Bryant in these behind-the-scenes moments, collected throughout an amazing 20 ...
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Former Lakers guard asserts Anthony Davis edges out Kobe Bryant’s 2x championship teammate
Former LA Lakers guard Nick Young recently asserted that Anthony Davis is a better player than two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol.