Why in fiba olympics kobe and them dont have there NBA numbers?

Question

Why in fiba olympics kobe and them dont have there NBA numbers?

Answer 1

well

theres still some kind of pattern if u notice

23(jordan's chicago''s no.) + 1 = 24 (kobe's laker's no.)

9 (jordan's Team USA no.) + 1 = 10 (kobe's USA no.)

Answer 2

fiba uses a system of numbers 4-15

Answer 3

*SIGH* No Nate there is no pattern! No divine enigma! No numerical link between Kobe and Jordan, thats just you grasping at straws to try and sound perceptive. FIBA rules you can only choose between 4 - 15. PERIOD!

Answer 4

Because your playing for your country, not to make a name for yourself, and be all great. teamwork!

Answer 5

Because in FIBA and Olympic basketball, players can only choose from the numbers 4-15. No other number is allowed