Ok so I’m convinced that NYL is paying homage to the Black Mamba during his birthday month... Here’s the proof:

Born in 1978: 1879 (8/26)

# 24/ # 8: 0248 (8/07)

Height 6”6: 660 (8/25)

#8: 888 (8/26; 8+8+8=24)

KB died at 41: 014 (8/24; on KB Day in LA 🤦🏽‍♂️ sorcery

Kobe USA # 10: 010 (8/17)

Career Rebounds 7,047: 4770 (8/02)

With 5 days left and 11 games left to play... Here’s what’s guaranteed to drop:

8/23: birthday

1/26: transition

024: number before retirement

020: years in the league

033: high school number

212: weight

013: drafted overall

1996: drafted

2016: retired

6306: career assists

4/13: final game (060: pts scored)

081: career high (1/22: on this day)

** If possible play numbers in both games **