The first time the Lakers wore their Black Mamba jerseys in the NBA playoffs, in Game 4 of the first round against the Portland Trail Blazers, they looked as unstoppable as the man the threads were inspired by in their 135-115 victory. That night, Kobe Bryant’s former agent — and current Lakers general manager — Rob Pelinka thought that the team he put together honored the legacies of his late friend and goddaughter.
“Tonight we were able to play with uplifted spirits to honor the beautiful lives of Kobe and Gigi.