Little Caesars Arena was lit up in Laker purple and gold as a 24-second moment of silence was held before Monday night's game. Pistons players donned specially created No. 8 and No. 24 Motor City jerseys with "Bryant" on the back, a nod to the two numbers Bryant wore during his illustrious 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Pistons wore No. 8 and No. 24 jerseys with "Bryant" on the back during 24 seconds of silence before tonight's game. pic.twitter.com/RLqWzqqm6t
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport)
January 28, 2020 The Pistons show Kobe Bryant’s final introduction at The Palace. The chant here at LCA, spilling from the upper deck: “KOBE! KOBE!” pic.twitter.com/PRyqLwd9jD
— Will Burchfield (@burchie_kid)
January 28, 2020 #Pistons honor Kobe Bryant in pregame 24 seconds of silence and with special black jerseys in pregame intros. pic.twitter.com/viOcOrOuhQ
— Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard)
January 28, 2020 When the ball was tipped, as the rest of the league has done since learning of Bryant's death on Sunday, the Cavaliers took a 24-second shot clock violation as fans in the arena chanted "Kobe!" The Pistons' Reggie Jackson followed that up with an eight-second backcourt violation.
24 seconds and 8 seconds for #24 and #8. pic.twitter.com/CsaB1tYVfu
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons)
January 28, 2020 Several Pistons showed up to LCA prior to the game wearing Kobe jerseys, while others paid tribute with their sneakers.
In tribute. pic.twitter.com/4D5o2CDJ16
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons)
January 27, 2020 #Pistons Markieff Morris pays homage to Kobe Bryant with "Mamba Forever" and "RIP 8/24" on his kicks. pic.twitter.com/RXF6iYx3vA
— Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard)
January 27, 2020 #Pistons Reggie Jackson honors Kobe Bryant with the purple and gold joints. pic.twitter.com/EygTupWOnO
— Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard)
January 27, 2020 For 8/24 & 2For Mamba & MambacitaFor Kobe & Gigi❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/rSjvzZnZRg
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs)
January 27, 2020 Earlier Monday during the team's shootaround, Pistons players and coaches tearfully tried to find the words to express their grief.
"I obviously looked up to him as a basketball player," Blake Griffin said. "But just as a human, the way he exited the game with so much grace was inspirational. If you inspire one person, you’ve lived a positive, successful life -- he inspired millions."
