Later within the season, it was reported that Bryant would change his jersey quantity from eight to 24 initially of the 2006–07 season. Bryant's first high-school quantity was 24 before he switched to 33. After the Lakers' season ended, Bryant stated on TNT that he needed 24 as a rookie, however it was unavailable as it was worn by George McCloud

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