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    why did Kobe Bryant change his number to 24?

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      - It was the number he wore in High school.


      - One number higher than Michael Jordan's 23.


      http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2421874


      He believes in his 'greatness' and even his Olympic number is one higher than Michael Jordan's.


      http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_did_Kobe_Bryant_change_his_jersey_number_from_8_to_24


      In this article Kobe states that he felt a new beginning in his career.  New beginning - new number.


      http://2daysports.com/kobe-on-why-he-changed-his-jersey-number-from-8-to-24-1116.html


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