Kobe Bryant

By Paul (Jin) Kim

  • Birth of Kobe Bryant

    Kobe Bryant is born on August 23, 1978, in Philadelphia, PA.

  • NBA Draft

    Kobe Bryant was drafted in the 1996 NBA Draft with the 13th pick by the Charlette Hornet's but was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers on draft day.
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    NBA Career

    Kobe Bryant's total NBA career Span
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    NBA Championships

    Kobe Bryant, along with Shaquille O'Neal pull of a 3-peat during the 1999-2002 seasons
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    NBA Title Run #2

    Kobe Bryant returns to the playoffs and repeats for 2 titles with Pau Gasol and the Lakers in 2009 and 2010.

  • Injury

    Kobe Bryant would tear his Achille's tendon on April 12, 2013, ending his season and postseason.

  • Retirement

    Kobe plays his last game on April 13, 2016, against the Utah Jazz, finishing the game with 60 points. He would retire that season.

  • Death

    Kobe Bryant unexpectedly passed away on January 26, 2020, due to a helicopter crash. This came as a sudden and devastating blow to the world.