https://www.reddit.com/r/lakers/comments/4uez4b/anybody_notice_which_pokemon_is_24/d5p5jgz
1996: Pokemon came out. Kobe was drafted.
2000: Pokémon Gold and Silver released in North America. Kobe wins 1st Larry O'Brien trophy, made of 14.5 pounds of sterling silver and vermeil with a 24 karat gold overlay.
2003-2004: Ash's main bitch, Misty, leaves the anime. Kobe's main bitch, Shaq, leaves the team. (thank you truth-seeker /u/ss3happy1)
2006: Pokemon releases one it's most successful titles since it's release, Diamond and Pearl. It's considered the dawn of a new era Pokemon games. Kobe drops 81 on the Raptors. The next season, Kobe changes his number from 8 to 24 after ascending his game into God status.
2009: Pokémon remakes HeartGold and SoulSilver released. Kobe wins 1st Larry O'Brien trophy since the Shaq era. (/u/el_cipote showin us the light)
2016: Pokémon Go comes out. Kobe retires.