Men's Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant #8 Throwback Yellow 1996-97 Hardwood Classics Jersey

Team details

Los Angeles Lakers colours are the whole point here, and the yellow base keeps them sharp whether you are at the ground or on the sofa.

Because it is a Men's cut, the easiest way to get the fit right is to measure a jersey you already like and compare it with the chart.

Who buys this

NBA shoppers tend to know exactly which player or which era they want, and they judge a shirt by how it looks off the court as much as by the team graphics. Fit, drape and colourway are what close the sale.

Details that matter when choosing this Los Angeles Lakers jersey

Everything starts with the Los Angeles Lakers Fan jersey - it sets the colourway, the fit and the look the rest of the range is built around.

Start from the Los Angeles Lakers jersey and the rest of the choice narrows quickly: Los Angeles Lakers colours, throwback styling, and a cut that works with jeans as easily as with shorts.

Filed under NBA basketball jersey, this sits inside the NBA side of the store, so it is filtered and compared against the rest of the NBA range rather than the general basketball category.

Lakers streetwear jersey searches usually come down to two questions - does it fit, and is it the right shirt for the occasion. This Yellow fan answers both: men sizing, a lightweight knit, and a colourway that reads clearly without being loud.

For anyone searching the Kobe Bryant jersey, the back carries the Kobe Bryant name and number treatment fans recognise, printed straight through the fabric so it stays legible after washing.

Where to wear it

Wear it to the stadium, to the sports bar, or to the living room - game day is the obvious home for this jersey.

Product details

Material: 100% Polyester
Machine wash
Imported

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Questions people ask about this Los Angeles Lakers jersey

What material is the Los Angeles Lakers jersey made from?

A lightweight breathable polyester knit, which is what keeps it comfortable through a full game day and easy to wash.

What colour is the Los Angeles Lakers fan?

The colourway is yellow, with throwback accents carrying the contrast.

How should I care for the Los Angeles Lakers jersey?

Cold machine wash inside out, hang to dry, and skip the tumble dryer - heat is what cracks printed lettering.

Where does the Los Angeles Lakers jersey ship from and can I return it?

It ships from the warehouse listed on this page, and unworn items in the condition they arrived in can be returned within the stated return window.

Does this Los Angeles Lakers jersey work as everyday clothing?

Yes. Basketball shirts in this range are cut for men with a relaxed supporter fit and a lightweight knit, which is what makes them wearable off the court - most buyers wear this fan with jeans or shorts far more often than they wear it to a game. Fans who follow one player usually want that name and number, so the player version resolves the choice fastest.

What exactly is the Los Angeles Lakers Fan Jersey in Yellow?

It is a fan-version basketball jersey inspired by the Los Angeles Lakers on-court look, offered in the yellow throwback colourway. It is made for supporters to wear on game day, at training or as casual clothing, not as match-worn kit.

Is this a match-worn or player-issue jersey?

No. This is a fan made for supporters: a relaxed cut and everyday comfort rather than the heavy technical build players wear. It follows the Los Angeles Lakers look in colour and layout, but it is not on-court kit.