Spike Lee honored Kobe Bryant at tonight's Oscars with a custom look on the red carpet.
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The purple suit featured a gold trim ā purple and gold are Lakers colors ā and Kobe's jersey number, 24, embroidered on the front lapels...
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...as well as on the back.
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He finished the look off with a pair of Nike's Kobe 9 high-top sneakers.
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Spike was not only a huge Kobe fan, but he also directed the 2009 sports documentary Kobe Doin' Work.
An official tribute to the late NBA star ā who won an Oscar in 2018 for his animated short film Dear Basketball ā will take place during this year's ceremony.
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What a touching tribute.
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