Let’s take a look at why Chicago Bulls stars Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen shouldn’t get in their feelings and retire the No. 8 and No. 24 jersey numbers.
It was confirmed via Twitter that multiple NBA players are turning to retire their jersey numbers in a tribute to the late Kobe Bryant.
The league typically doesn’t allow players to change their jersey numbers midseason.
As it’s been learned, the league is reviewing requests to informally retire jersey numbers on a case by case basis.
Among those turning to retire their jersey number is Spencer Dinwiddie of the Brooklyn Nets.