Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant was an iconic shooting guard who spent his entire 20-season NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers, becoming one of the greatest players in basketball history.

Key Achievements

• 5× NBA Champion (2000–2002, 2009, 2010)
• 2× NBA Finals MVP (2009, 2010)
• NBA Most Valuable Player (2008)
• 18× NBA All-Star (1998, 2000–2016)
• 2× Olympic Gold Medalist (2008, 2012)

College Career

Bryant was drafted directly out of Lower Merion High School in 1996, becoming one of the first guards to make the jump straight to the NBA.

Career Stats (NBA)

• Games: 1,346
• Points per game: 25.0
• Rebounds per game: 5.2
• Assists per game: 4.7

Off the Court

Bryant was an Oscar-winning storyteller for his animated short film Dear Basketball and a dedicated mentor to young athletes through his Mamba Sports Academy.