Kyrie Irving wears Kobe Bryant Lakers' jersey ahead Nets, Heat game

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Kyrie Irving sat out the Brooklyn Nets-New York Knicks game on Jan. 26, 2020, after learning of NBA legend Kobe Bryant’s death earlier that day. On Monday -- a day before the anniversary of his death -- Irving paid tribute to Bryant by wearing his iconic Los Angeles Lakers jersey before a game. 

Irving wore Bryant’s No.8 Lakers jersey as he entered the Barclays Center for the Nets' second game against the Miami Heat. 

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"You know who I was rockin’ tonight," he said walking into the building. 

The team shared the moment on social media with the caption "Legends are forever." 

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Irving and Bryant were said to be close and that he looked to him as a mentor. After learning that Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others tragically died in a helicopter crash, Irving sat out a game later that night. 

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Irving had 16 points for the Nets on Monday, who completed a sweep of the Heat in two games. Brooklyn won 128-124 on Saturday and again two days later but managed a low-scoring game, winning 98-85.