Name: Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant #8 1996/97 Rookie Retro Jersey – Gold
Brand: Heritage Jerseys
Price: 59.9 USD
Availability: InStock

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$104.90 $59.90 Save $45.00

Size guide

Size Guide

Measurements are approximate. Garment laid flat. Chest measured around; length from shoulder to hem.

Size	Chest (cm)	Length (cm)	Chest (in)	Length (in)
S	96	68	37.8	26.8
M	102	71	40.2	28.0
L	108	73	42.5	28.7
XL	114	75	44.9	29.5
2XL	120	78	47.2	30.7

Size	Chest (cm)	Length (cm)	Chest (in)	Length (in)
S	92	69	36.2	27.2
M	98	71	38.6	28.0
L	104	73	40.9	28.7
XL	110	75	43.3	29.5
2XL	116	77	45.7	30.3

Size	Chest (cm)	Shirt L (cm)	Shorts waist (cm)	Shorts L (cm)
S	96	68	64–76	44
M	102	71	68–80	46
L	108	73	72–84	48
XL	114	75	76–88	50
2XL	120	78	80–92	52

Size	Chest (cm)	Length (cm)	Chest (in)	Length (in)
S	100	66	39.4	26.0
M	106	68	41.7	26.8
L	112	70	44.1	27.6
XL	118	72	46.5	28.3
2XL	124	74	48.8	29.1

Size	Age	Height (cm)	Chest (cm)	Length (cm)
16	3–4y	100–110	64	42
18	5–6y	110–120	68	46
20	7–8y	120–130	72	50
22	9–10y	130–140	76	54
24	11–12y	140–150	80	58
26	13–14y	150–160	84	62
28	15–16y	160–170	88	66

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Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant #8 1996/97 Rookie Retro Jersey – Gold

Step into history with Kobe Bryant’s 1996/97 Rookie Season jersey. Before wearing #24, a 18-year-old Kobe ignited the league wearing #8 in classic Forum Gold. This throwback piece commemorates the beginning of an extraordinary 20-year Lakers career.

Product Details

Kobe Bryant #8
1996/97 Lakers Rookie Season gold uniform
Lightweight breathable polyester mesh
Fully stitched purple and white drop-shadow numbers

The ultimate cornerstone piece for any Kobe Bryant fan.

Your shirt is built to be worn, not stored away. A little care keeps the crest, print and colours looking match-day fresh for years.

Cold wash

max 30°C

No bleach

No tumble dry

Dry in shade

no direct sun

Iron low

inside out

Washing

✓ Turn inside out to protect the crest & print

✓ Cold, gentle cycle with a mild detergent

✗ No bleach or harsh stain removers

✗ No fabric softener — it breaks down prints

Drying

✓ Air dry flat or on a hanger, in the shade

✓ Press out water with a towel — don't wring

✗ Never tumble dry — heat cracks prints & shrinks fabric

✗ Keep out of direct sunlight (fades retro colours)

Ironing & Storage

✓ Iron inside out on low, with a cloth over prints

✓ Store folded or hung in a cool, dry place

✗ Never iron directly over badges, sponsors or numbers

Personalised Shirts — Extra Care

Names, numbers and patches are heat-applied — so heat is their number one enemy.

✓ Always wash inside out and cold

✓ Let the detergent work — don't scrub printed areas

✗ No tumble dryer, no direct ironing over lettering

✗ Don't leave it soaking for long periods

Treat it well, and your shirt stays as sharp as the day it arrived — ready for every match, every memory, every season.

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