Kobe Bryant's production before and after changing his number is eerily similar. The Los Angeles Lakers will reportedly retire both of Kobe Bryant's numbers before their Dec. 18 home game against the Golden State Warriors, leaving only one lingering question: What took so long? The Lakers sent a letter informing season-ticket holders to "hold on to your tickets" for Lonzo Ball's debut against Stephen Curry, because the team would be hosting a "special event" beforehand, per TMZ Sports.