⁍ The Los Angeles Lakers will switch to their ‘Black Mamba’ jerseys in honor of the late Kobe Bryant.

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⁍ The Lakers lead the Miami Heat 3-1 in the best-of-seven NBA Finals.

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⁍ Bryant, one of the greatest players of his generation, was killed along with his daughter Gianna and seven others in a helicopter crash in January.

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– The Los Angeles Lakers will wear “Black Mamba” jerseys for Friday night’s Game 5 against the Miami Heat in honor of Kobe Bryant, who died in January in a helicopter crash, the Los Angeles Times reports. “It’s always special to represent someone that meant so much, not only to the game but also to the Lakers organization for 20-plus years,” Lakers forward LeBron James tells Reuters. “For us to honor him, being on the floor, this is what it’s all about.” The Lakers are currently leading the best-of-seven series 3-1.