Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant was born on August 23, 1978 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

In 1984, Kobe Bryant took a trip to Italy.

In 1991, Kobe Bryant started his formal education by attending school.

On June 26, 1996, Kobe Bryant was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA Draft, marking the start of his iconic career with the Los Angeles Lakers.

After being drafted by the Charlotte Hornets, Kobe Bryant was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. This move marked the beginning of his iconic career with the Lakers, where he achieved numerous milestones and successes.

Kobe Bryant made his NBA debut with the Los Angeles Lakers on November 3, 1996, marking the start of his remarkable 20-year career. At the age of 18 years and 72 days, he became the youngest player in NBA history to play in a game.

In 1997, Kobe Bryant famously missed multiple crucial shots in an elimination loss to the Utah Jazz in the NBA Playoffs, which could have derailed his career. However, instead of being discouraged, this failure motivated Bryant to strive for greatness and become one of the NBA's all-time greats.

In 1999, Phil Jackson became the coach of the Lakers, leading the team to success with players like Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal.

Kobe Bryant was selected by the Charlotte Hornets but was immediately traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2000.

Kobe Bryant's NBA championship ring from 2000 fetched a record price, setting a new benchmark for NBA title rings.

In 2002, the Lakers, led by Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal, won their third consecutive NBA championship.

In 2003, Kobe Bryant was charged with sexual assault after a young female hotel clerk accused him. The accusation had a significant impact on his reputation and career.

In 2004, Kobe Bryant's relationship with his teammate Shaquille O'Neal deteriorated, leading to a highly publicized fallout that eventually resulted in Shaq's departure from the Lakers.

In January 2006, Kobe Bryant scored 81 points in a game against the Toronto Raptors, marking the second-highest point output in NBA history. It was a remarkable performance that left even his teammates in awe.

On January 22, 2006, Kobe Bryant scored 81 points in a game against the Toronto Raptors, the second-highest single-game scoring performance in NBA history.

In 2007, Kobe Bryant launched the Kobe Basketball Academy, where he mentors and trains athletes between the ages of 8 and 18.

Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal, as a duo, led the Lakers to win three consecutive NBA championships, solidifying their place as one of the greatest pairs in NBA history.

After a period of challenges and separation, Kobe Bryant and the Lakers regained their success with the addition of Pau Gasol as a second star, leading them back to championship contention.

At the age of 34, Kobe Bryant achieved success by winning several gold medals in the Olympics alongside Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Carmelo Anthony.

In April 2013, Kobe Bryant ruptured his Achilles tendon, causing him to miss the rest of the season and impacting the Lakers' performance.

In January 2015, Kobe Bryant tore his rotator cuff, adding to his injury woes and affecting his performance in the following season.

Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers acknowledges the crowd before playing against the Utah Jazz in his last NBA game at Staples Center.

On December 18, 2017, the Los Angeles Lakers retired Kobe Bryant's jersey numbers, honoring his contributions to the team over the years. Bryant's jersey numbers were symbolic of different phases of his illustrious career.

In 2018, Kobe Bryant published the book 'The Mamba Mentality: How I Play' where he shared his approach to basketball, reflecting his nickname 'The Black Mamba'.

Gianna Bryant and her father, former NBA player Kobe Bryant, were present at the WNBA All-Star Game 2019 held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Kobe Bryant and his daughter tragically died in a helicopter accident on January 26, 2020, at the age of 41.

CNN reported on the events that occurred in the minutes leading up to Kobe Bryant's helicopter crash in Calabasas.