Oscars 2020 presenter Spike Lee sports purple and yellow suit on red carpet to honor late pal Kobe Bryant

OSCARS 2020 presenter Spike Lee honored the late Kobe Bryant on the red carpet on Sunday with a one-of-a-kind tuxedo.

The 62-year-old filmmaker wore a purple-and-gold suit — Los Angeles Lakers colors — to the ceremony with Kobe’s jersey number —24 —embroidered on the back and on its lapels.

Spike Lee honored his friend, the late Kobe Bryant, at the 2020 Oscars on SundayCredit: EPA

He finished off the look with a bowtie, maroon-rimmed glasses, a purple-and-black cap, orange Nikes and beaded bracelets.

The tribute comes two weeks after Kobe, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others died in a helicopter crash.

A big basketball fan, Spike directed a 2009 documentary starring the champion player, titled Kobe Doin’ Work.

While taking cover from the Los Angeles rain and walking the Oscars carpet with his wife, Tonya Lewis Lee, Spike stopped to chat with E! Red Carpet host Ryan Seacrest about his outfit.

As a big fan of basketball, Spike attended many games for all teams, including the Kobe's Lakers — As a big fan of basketball, Spike attended many games for all teams, including the Kobe’s LakersCredit: Getty Images – Getty

The director included Kobe's jersey number on the back of his suit — The director included Kobe’s jersey number on the back of his suitCredit: Getty Images – Getty

Spike, who hit up the red carpet with his wife Tonya Lewis Lee, also had the numbers stitched on the lapels of his jacketCredit: Getty Images – Getty

Kobe and his daughter Gianna, 13, died in a helicopter crash in JanuaryCredit: Getty

Ryan immediately noticed Spike’s tribute tuxedo, telling him: “I see a very powerful statement in this suit you’re wearing tonight, my friend. How you doing?”

Emotional at the thought of his friend, a somber Spike was unable to respond to the question, simply looking around and shrugging.

The American Idol host told him he understood it was difficult and that he’d move on to something more uplifting, like the event tonight and Spike’s plans for the next few months.

The BlacKkKlansman director said: “I’m happy to be here. I’m gonna present and enjoy myself.”