Happy Kobe Bryant Day!

In remembrance of the Mamba, Los Angeles County and Orange County—where he and his family lived (in Newport Beach)—dedicated today, 8/24, to the late Kobe Bryant...who would've turned 42 yesterday. 8 is in reference to the jersey number that Kobe wore from his rookie year in 1996-'97 to the end of the 2005-'06 NBA season, while 24 is the jersey number that the Lakers legend wore from the 2006-'07 season till his retirement in 2016. And fittingly, there's a Lakers game tonight! LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Co. will continue their march to honor Kobe's legacy when they take on the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 4 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at 6 PM, Pacific Daylight Time (9 PM, Eastern Daylight Time). Carry on!