Black Mamba jerseys approved: Vanessa Bryant elated to see Lakers in Kobe Bryant jerseys

A few days after it was anunced that LA Lakers will wear Black Mamba jerseys in Game 5 of 2020 NBA Finals, Kobe Bryant’s wife Vanessa has taken to Instagram to express her excitement about same. Lakers were earlier scheduled to wear iconic Black Mamba jerseys in Game 7, but with team just one win away from becoming champions, y have decided to wear special Kobe Bryant-inspired Black Mamba jerseys for potential series-clinching Game 5.

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Black Mamba Lakers uniform to be worn in Lakers vs Heat Game 5

jerseys were also worn by LA Lakers during Game 2 of 2020 NBA Finals, with game ending in a 124-114 win over Heat. Overall, LA Lakers have a 4-0 record in playoffs when wearing Black Mamba jerseys. Black Mamba jerseys were first introduced during 2018 season, featuring a black jersey with a gold trim. After death of Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash earlier this year, Black Mamba jerseys have been worn as a way to hour memory of franchise icon.

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Lakers vs Heat Game 5 to feature a switch in jerseys

While LA Lakers were originally supposed to wear jerseys in Game 2 and 7, y have decided to wear Black Mamba jerseys in Game 5. With team leading 2020 NBA Finals 3-1, y are a solitary win away from winning ir record-equalling 17th NBA championship. team wouldn’t get a chance to wear jersey in Game 6 if opportunity arises, with Heat being in black in that game. Till w, apart from wearing Black Mamba jerseys in Game 2, Lakers have worn ir gold jerseys in Games 1 and 4 and white in Game 3.

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Vanessa Bryant Instagram approves jersey choice for Lakers vs Heat Game 5

After decision to switch jerseys for Lakers vs Heat Game 5 made its way online, Kobe Bryant’s wife took to Instagram to react to news as well. Vanessa Bryant posted a picture of LA Lakers in Black Mamba jerseys. Along with picture, 38-year-old wrote that ‘Mamba and Mambacita’ approve of jersey choice, as she expressed her excitement for Lakers vs Heat Game 5. 

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How to watch Lakers vs Heat Game 5?

Lakers vs Heat Game 5 will begin on Saturday, October 10 for Indian viewers. Fans will be able to watch game from 6:30 am IST. Fans who wish to catch Lakers NBA finals journey can do so by watching it on Sony Six. live stream of game will be available on SonyLIV.

Im Credits: AP