This post was wrtten between the hours of 3:00 PM and 4:00PM

It came to my attention last night that Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant switched his famous number 8 jersey to number 24. Last year, Kobe's number 8 jersey ranked fifth in the league in sales. So, why would he change to number 24?


Kobe began his high school basketball career at Lower Merion High School in Pennsylvania by wearing the number 24. He later switched in high school to number 33 in honor of his father "Jelly Bean" Bryant. Perhaps after ten years in the league, Kobe is hoping to drink from the fountain of youth by harkening back to his high school career.

The 24th President of the United States was Grover Cleveland. Cleveland, Ohio is home of the Cavaliers and LeBron James. Though the city is named after General Moses Cleaveland, not Grover, a connection can still be made. By wearing 24, Kobe may hope to call out the Cavs for a potential championship mathcup. Also, he could be hoping to one up LeBron's number 23.

With the midterm elections around the corner, Kobe may be hoping to encourage people to vote by wearing the number 24. The 24th Amendment states,

The right of citizens of the United States to vote in any primary or other election for President or Vice President, for electors for President or Vice President, or for Senator or Representative in Congress, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State by reason of failure to pay any poll tax or other tax.

P. Diddy had "Vote or die." Kobe has the number 24.

After admitting to adultery, Kobe bought his wife a four million dollar, eight-karat, purple diamond ring. Kobe may be saving up enough money to buy a 24-karat ring for his wife, and the 24 could be a subtle form of foreshadowing.