24 was Bryant 's first high school number , before he switched to 33 .
Late in the season , it was reported that Bryant would change his jersey number from 8 to 24 at the start of the 2006 - 07 NBA season .
24 was Bryant 's first high school number , before Bryant switched to 33 .
Late in the season , it was reported that Bryant would change his jersey number from 8 to 24 at the start of the 2006 - 07 NBA season .