Kobe Bean Bryant (/ ˈ k oʊ b i / KOH-bee; August 23, 1978 – January 26, 2020) was an American professional basketball player. A shooting guard, he spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

3 days ago · A statue of Kobe and Gianna together in front of Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles was unveiled in August of 2024. It was the second of three Kobe Bryant-related statues placed outside of the venue.

3 days ago · Lakers star Kobe Bryant pauses for a moment as confetti streams down at the Staples Center following his final game on April 13, 2016. ... the Los Angeles Sparks. Bryant’s affinity for women’s ...

3 days ago · The memory of the fierce competitor that Kobe Bryant was after 20 years in the NBA, where he won five championships with the Lakers (his only team, a unique case of permanence for so long in a ...

3 days ago · Lakers star Kobe Bryant watches a tribute video at Staples Center before the final game of his career on April 13, 2016. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Jan. 26, 2025 4 AM PT

4 days ago · Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant died Jan. 26, 2020 at age 41. Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California .

Aug 23, 1978 · Kobe Bryant bio, latest news, videos, and exclusive content. Discover his awards, honors, and career achievements. Stay updated and find out when his next game is.

Oct 26, 2023 · Former pro basketball player Kobe Bryant won five NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers while establishing himself as one of the game's all-time greats.

In a career that spanned two decades, Kobe Bryant rewrote NBA history while leading the Lakers to the summit of the NBA. Drafted by Charlotte when he was only 17 years old, Bryant was...

Jan 27, 2020 · Bryant, the 18-time All-Star who won five NBA championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career all with the Lakers, died in a helicopter...