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DENVER– Kobe Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday. He was 41.
Nine people died in the helicopter crash that killed basketball legend Bryant — including his daughter, Gianna, and her basketball teammate.
The group was flying to Thousand Oaks, California, Sunday for a basketball game, where Gianna was expected to play and Bryant was expected to coach.
We wanted to take a look back on the life of Bryant. Here are some of the most popular photos from his career in the NBA.
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (R) tries to block a shot of Allen Iverson (L) of the Philadelphia 76ers in game two of the NBA Finals against the Philadelphia 76ers 08 June, 2001 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 98-89 to tie the seven game series 1-1. AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES (Photo by JEFF HAYNES / AFP) (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images) 
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers answers question during a press conference after a team workout 07 June 2001, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The Lakers were defeated by the Philadelphia 76ers in game one of the best-of-seven NBA Finals 06 June. AFP PHOTO Jeff HAYNES (Photo by JEFF HAYNES / AFP) (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images) 
Kobe Bryant (L), Shaquille O'Neal (C) and Brian Shaw (R) of the Los Angeles Lakers joke on the bench during the final minutes in game four of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs 27 May 2001 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. The Lakers beat the Spurs 111-82 to sweep the best-of-seven series 4-0. AFP PHOTO/Mike NELSON (Photo by MIKE NELSON / AFP) (Photo credit should read MIKE NELSON/AFP via Getty Images) 
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates a basket during the final minutes of game 3 of the NBA Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs 25 May, 2001, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. The Lakers won the game 111-72 to take a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. AFP PHOTO Vince BUCCI (Photo credit should read Vince Bucci/AFP via Getty Images) 
Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant (L) talks to teammate Shaquille O'Neal (R) late in the 4th quarter during Game One of the NBA Western Conference first round play-off against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Staples Center in Los Angeles 22 April 2001. The Lakers defeated the Trail Blazers 106-93 to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Bryant was the Lakers high scorer with 28 points and Shaq was second with 24 points. AFP PHOTO Vince BUCCI/mn (Photo by VINCE BUCCI / AFP) (Photo credit should read VINCE BUCCI/AFP via Getty Images) 
Los Angeles Lakers' center Shaquille O'Neal (L) and teammate Kobe Bryant (R) watch the game against the Washington Wizards in the fourth quarter 16 March 2001 at the MCI Center in Washington, DC. The Lakers beat the Wizards 101-89. AFP PHOTO/HEATHER HALL (Photo by HEATHER HALL / AFP) (Photo credit should read HEATHER HALL/AFP via Getty Images) 
Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant (L) reacts after being charged with a foul against Tim Hardaway (R) of the Miami Heat in the third quarter at the Staples Center 21 January 2001 in Los Angeles, California. AFP PHOTO/Frederick M. BROWN (Photo by Frederick M. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERICK M. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images) 
Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant drives to the hoop during the second half of the 19 November 2000 game against the Chicago Bulls at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. The Lakers defeated the Bulls 104-96. AFP PHOTO Scott NELSON/sn (Photo by SCOTT NELSON / AFP) (Photo credit should read SCOTT NELSON/AFP via Getty Images) 
Kobe Bryant (L) of the Los Angeles Lakers holds the Larry O'Brian trophy as teammate Shaquille O'Neal (L) hold the MVP trophy after winning the NBA Championship against Indiana Pacers 19 June, 2000, after game six of the NBA Finals at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. The Lakers won the game 116-111 to take the NBA title 4-2 in the best-of-seven series. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO (Photo by - / AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images) 
PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 14: Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (L) speaks with teammate Shaquille O'Neal as they sit out the end of the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns in game four of the Western Conference semi-finals 14 May 2000 at America West Arena in Phoenix. The Suns won 117-98. (Photo credit should read MIKE FIALA/AFP via Getty Images) 
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant (8) celebrates his game-winning basket against the Phoenix Suns during game 2 of the NBA Western Conference Semi-final at the Staples Center in Los Angeles 10 May 2000 . Bryant made the shot with 2.6 seconds left to beat the Suns by a score of 97-96. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE AFP PHOTO Vince BUCCI (Photo credit should read Vince Bucci/AFP via Getty Images) 
Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson (#3) finds himself trapped under the basket as Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal (#34) applies pressure during third quarter action 31 March 2000 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. O'Neal won his personal battle with Iverson for the league lead in scoring and won the war as well, propelling the Lakers to a 100-88 victory over the 76ers. O'Neal entered the contest two-tenths of a point behind Iverson for the NBA scoring lead, outscoring him 37-15 with 14 rebounds, 8 blocked shots and 5 assist, continuing his campaign for league Most Valuable Player honors. Looking on is Kobe Bryant (R). (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) (Photo by JIM RUYMEN / AFP) (Photo by JIM RUYMEN/AFP via Getty Images) 
ORLANDO, UNITED STATES: Orlando Magic guard Darrell Armstrong (L) fouls Los Angeles Lakers guard (R) Kobe Bryant during the final seconds of the game at the Arena 21 March 1999 in Orlando, FL. Bryant had a career high of 38 points to lead the Lakers to a win 115-104. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO/Tony RANZE (Photo credit should read TONY RANZE/AFP via Getty Images) 
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Los Angeles Lakers' player Kobe Bryant (R), poses for video footage as a television technician holds up a card with his name, 27 January during Media Day at the Forum. Bryant, one of the youngest players in the NBA, is considered a possible future successor to Michael Jordan. AFP PHOTO/Mike NELSON (Photo credit should read MIKE NELSON/AFP via Getty Images) 
The Los Angeles 2-ball team of Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (C) and Lisa Leslie (R) sit on the bench with their coach Magic Johnson (L), the three-time Los Angeles Lakers' Most Valuable Player, while attending the inaugural Nestle Crunch All-Star 2-ball competition which was held as part of the 1998 All-Star Weekend in New York 07 February. The Los Angeles team finished fifth in the eight team competition. AFP PHOTO Tim CLARY (Photo by Timothy A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images) 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant(L) and Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan(R) talk during a free-throw attempt during the fourth quarter 17 December at the United Center in Chicago. Bryant, who is 19 and bypassed college basketball to play in the NBA, scored a team-high 33 points off the bench, and Jordan scored a team-high 36 points. The Bulls defeated the Lakers 104-83. AFP PHOTO VINCENT LAFORET (Photo by VINCENT LAFORET / AFP) (Photo credit should read VINCENT LAFORET/AFP/Getty Images) 
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks with coach Phil Jackson during a training session at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on June 5, 2009, following the previous night's opening NBA Finals win over the Orlando Magic. Bryant made just the opening statement he wanted, exploding for a career finals high 40 points as the Lakers rolled over Orlando 100-75 in Game One of the NBA finals. AFP PHOTO/Mark RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP via Getty Images) 
LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 3: Injured guard Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers wears an NFL jersey of quarterback Donovan McNabb of the Philadelphia Eagles as he exhorts the crowd during a game against the San Antonio Spurs on February 3, 2005 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Spurs won the game 103-91. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) 
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 17: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates after the Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics in Game Seven of the 2010 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Celtics 83-79. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) 
CLEVELAND, : Kobe Bryant, of the Los Angeles Lakers, holds the trophy for winning the NBA Slam Dunk contest 08 February at Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Bryant is the youngest player to win the contest. AFP PHOTO Jeff HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images) 
LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 13: (L-R) Honorees Peyton Manning, Abby Wambach and Kobe Bryant accept the Icon Award onstage during the 2016 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 13, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) 
ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers holds his daughter, Gianna, after the Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. The Lakers won 99-86. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) 
TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 14: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Western Conference gestures before the start of the NBA All-Star Game 2016 at the Air Canada Centre on February 14, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) 
Kobe Bryant (C) of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates with teammates at the end of Game 5 in the NBA Finals against the Orlando Magic at Amway Arena on June 14, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. The Lakers won the National Basketball Association championships defeating Orlando 99-86 for their 15th title and first since 2002. Bryant had 30 points, eight rebounds and six assists as the Lakers completed a four-games-to-one victory in the best-of-seven NBA Finals. AFP PHOTO / Emmanuel Dunand (Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty Images) 
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers holds his injured ankle after becoming tangled up with Jalen Rose of the Indiana Pacers 09 June, 2000, during the 1st half of game 2 of the NBA Finals at Staples Centers in Los Angeles. Bryant sustained a moderate sprain on the play and left the game. The Lakers lead 1-0 in the best-of-seven series. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO/Hector MATA (Photo credit should read HECTOR MATA/AFP via Getty Images) 
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 09: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Baron Davis #5 of the Golden State Warriors are seperated after engaging in physical play during the second half at Staples Center on December 9, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Warriors 123-113. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) 
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 05: Kobe Bryant attends the 90th Annual Academy Awards Nominee Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 5, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) 
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls (L) eyes the basket as he is guarded by Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers during their 01 February game in Los Angeles, CA. Jordan will appear in his 12th NBA All-Star game 08 February while Bryant will make his first All-Star appearance. The Lakers won the game 112-87. AFP PHOTO/Vince BUCCI (Photo credit should read Vince Bucci/AFP via Getty Images) 
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: (L-R) Daniel Evans of Great Britain, former NBA player Kobe Bryant and Roger Federer of Switzerland pose for a photo prior to their Men's Singles third round match on day five of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2019 in Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) 
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 13: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers makes a shot and celebrates with teammates in the first half against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on April 13, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) 
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 27: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on while on the court against the Utah Jazz in Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on April 27, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) 
(L to R) USA's Kobe Bryant and USA's Dwyane Wade bite their medals on the podium after the men's basketball gold medal match of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 24, 2008 at the Olympic basketball Arena in Beijing. The United States won the Olympic men's basketball gold medal defeating Spain 118-107. Argentina defeated Lithuania 87-75 in the bronze-medal game. AFP PHOTO / FILIPPO MONTEFORTE (Photo credit should read FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via Getty Images) 
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Kobe Bryant (2nd L) and his family attend the premiere of Disney's "A Wrinkle In Time" at the El Capitan Theatre on February 26, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images) 
Kobe Bryant and wife Vanessa at the official after party for the 2004 World Music Awards, September 15, 2005 at Body English in the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images) 
IRVINE, CA - JULY 26: Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna Bryant watch during day 2 of the Phillips 66 National Swimming Championships at the Woollett Aquatics Center on July 26, 2018 in Irvine, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) 
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant laughs with the championship trophy while riding in the victory parade for the the NBA basketball champion team on June 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers beat the Boston Celtics 87-79 in 7 games for the franchise's 16 NBA title. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images) 
BOSTON - JUNE 10: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts against the Boston Celltics during Game Four of the 2010 NBA Finals on June 10, 2010 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) 
WESTWOOD, CA - JULY 14: (L-R) Vanessa Bryant, former NBA player Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant and Natalia Bryant attend the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on July 14, 2016 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) 
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 27: Gianna Bryant and her father, former NBA player Kobe Bryant, attend the WNBA All-Star Game 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 27, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) 
TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 14: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Western Conference warms up with daughter Gianna Bryant during the NBA All-Star Game 2016 at the Air Canada Centre on February 14, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) 
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 08: Kobe Bryant #10 of United States reacts with teammate Kevin Durant #5 after Bryant makes a three-pointer in the second half against Australia during the Men's Basketball quaterfinal game on Day 12 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at North Greenwich Arena on August 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) 
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Vanessa Laine Bryant (L) and Kobe Bryant attend the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 24, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) 
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Kobe Bryant and his family attend the premiere of Disney's "A Wrinkle In Time" at the El Capitan Theatre on February 26, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) 
Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses with his wife and daughters, left to right, Natalia, Vanessa and Gianna, after the Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics in Game Seven of the 2010 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) 
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 15: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts in the second period while taking on the Boston Celtics in Game Six of the 2010 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 15, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) 
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 10: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers backs in on LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Staples Center on March 10, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and condition of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) 
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: LeBron James (L) and Kobe Bryant (R) look on during a basketball press conference ahead of the London 2012 Olympics on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) 
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant (L) talks to teammate Shaquille O'Neal (R) late in the 4th quarter during Game One of the NBA Western Conference first round play-off against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Staples Center in Los Angeles 22 April 2001. The Lakers defeated the Trail Blazers 106-93 to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Bryant was the Lakers high scorer with 28 points and Shaq was second with 24 points. AFP PHOTO Vince BUCCI/mn (Photo credit should read Vince Bucci/AFP via Getty Images) 
ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates after defeating the Orlando Magic 99-86 in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) 
ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates after defeating the Orlando Magic 99-86 in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) 
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 13: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts in the third quarter against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on April 13, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) 
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 13: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles during the post game news conference after scoring 60 points in the final game of his NBA career at Staples Center on April 13, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) 
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 18: Kobe Bryant walk out to center court during his jersey retirement ceremony at halftime of a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center on December 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) 
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 18: Kobe Bryant poses with his family at halftime after both his #8 and #24 Los Angeles Lakers jerseys are retired at Staples Center on December 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) 
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Kobe Bryant (L) of the Los Angeles Lakers holds the Larry O'Brian trophy as teammate Shaquille O'Neal (L) hold the MVP trophy after winning the NBA Championship against Indiana Pacers 19 June, 2000, after game six of the NBA Finals at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. The Lakers won the game 116-111 to take the NBA title 4-2 in the best-of-seven series. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read AFP/AFP via Getty Images) 
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 17: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates after the Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics in Game Seven of the 2010 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) 
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 17: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers points in the second quarter of Game Seven of the 2010 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics at Staples Center on June 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) 
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 02: (Editors Note: Image has been converted to black and white) Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Verizon Center on December 2, 2015 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) 
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 13: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks back in the first half while taking on the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on April 13, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) 
CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant(L) and Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan(R) talk during a free-throw attempt during the fourth quarter 17 December at the United Center in Chicago. Bryant, who is 19 and bypassed college basketball to play in the NBA, scored a team-high 33 points off the bench, and Jordan scored a team-high 36 points. The Bulls defeated the Lakers 104-83. AFP PHOTO VINCENT LAFORET (Photo credit should read VINCENT LAFORET/AFP via Getty Images) 
PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 19: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers adjusts his jersey during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on February 19, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 102-90. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
