DeAndre Hopkins is brining a "Mamba Mentality" to the Kansas City Chiefs. Hopkins, a former All-Pro receiver who was recently traded from the Titans to the Chiefs, was asked on Thursday about switching to from No.

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.

Many athletes these days consider Kobe Bryant an inspiration and role model, and new Chiefs WR DeAndre Hopkins chose to honor the late Lakers legend.