Mike Trout honors Kobe Bryant's final game with pregame gear

All Hail #MAMBADAY @KobeBryant pic.twitter.com/WgNGDVVDur
— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) April 13, 2016

Word of the day ... respect.

That is, respect for Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.

On Wednesday afternoon, before the Angels faced the Athletics in their series finale on FOX Sports West, Mike Trout donned some Bryant gear as a tribute to the final game of the Black Mamba's 20-year NBA career.

Here's a closer look at @MikeTrout's @kobebryant tribute gear for pregame ? #MambaDay pic.twitter.com/peFZUck7QG
— Angels (@Angels) April 13, 2016

On Tuesday, Trout and a few of his Angels teammates hung out with an NBA legend in the making, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors.

On the day of his final game, we honor @kobebryant. Love him or hate him, there's no denying his legend. #MambaDay pic.twitter.com/5LMdFLXigX
— Angels (@Angels) April 13, 2016