Kobe Bryant R.I.P.
Basketball Player, Filmmaker
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA • Born 0000-00-00 • Died 2020-01-26 • American
In memoriam — Kobe Bryant passed away on 2020-01-26. Their legacy lives on.
Biography
Kobe Bean Bryant was an American professional basketball player who spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in NBA history, winning five championships and earning the nickname Black Mamba for his fierce competitive spirit.
Fun Facts
He scored 81 points in a single game in 2006.
He won an Academy Award for the short film Dear Basketball.
He learned to speak Italian fluently growing up in Italy.
His jersey numbers 8 and 24 were both retired by the Lakers.