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After Kobe Bryant’s tragic passing on Sunday, current and former players paid their respects in droves. Former Trail Blazer Maurice Harkless is the latest make the decision to do so every time he steps on the court:
Los Angeles Clippers forward Moe Harkless has changed his No. 8 jersey to No. 11 in honor of the late Kobe Bryant, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. https://t.co/taupfTlQSc
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 29, 2020
Bryant famously wore both #8 and #24 in his career. Harkless isn’t the first player to make the switch:
Sources: Multiple NBA players have begun informally retiring Kobe Bryant’s jersey number(s) as a tribute — with Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie among them, changing from No. 8 to No. 26.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 28, 2020
Sources: Orlando’s Terrence Ross has changed his jersey number from No. 8 to No. 31 in honor of the late Kobe Bryant, who wore Nos. 8 and 24. League evaluating this case-by-case. https://t.co/go557WBieX
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 28, 2020
Harkless’ Clippers had tonight’s game against the Lakers postponed until a yet-to-be-determined future date.