The Los Angeles Lakers plan to wear the "Black Mamba" jerseys Kobe Bryant had a hand in creating on the night the NBA Hall of Famer will be honored with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena.

The auction will also feature Black Mamba's matching shorts. It is notable Sotheby's is announcing these rare jerseys together ... service for the Los Angeles Lakers icon. Bryant may have drawn ...

The red-hot LA Lakers took on the New York Knicks in a battle between two of the most storied organizations in NBA history. Entering Friday's contest, the Lakers were riding a seven-game win ...

The late Lakers legend ... But as Bryant continued, there was no doubt—the Black Mamba was calling him over. Vinny from Jersey Shore says Kobe used to watch the show and once invited him ...

However, according to Nike, it is the "Year of the Mamba." The brand kicked off its year-long celebration of Los Angeles Lakers legend ... Nike Kobe 5 Protro in a black and gold colorway.