“The throwback kings of the world, Mitchell & Ness, have put together a map outlining the most popular throwbacks in each state. As it turns out, Kobe’s #8 Lakers jersey makes the most appearances on the list- although he’s still an active player so the term ‘throwback’ is being used loosely here.
The Black Mamba’s old school Lakers jersey isn’t even the most popular in the state of California- that title belongs to Joe Montana. However, oddly enough, Kobe’s #8 reigns supreme in Nevada, Oregon, Tennessee, Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Delaware.
Other notable NBA throwbacks that are the most popular in their state include Patrick Ewing in NY, Alonzo Mourning in Florida, Larry Johnson’s Hornets jersey in North Carolina, and of course, Karl Malone’s #32 in Utah.
No sign of MJ’s #23?
Also, folks in Mississippi love Larry Legend.”
Check the FULL throwback map of the USA ~~> HERE
