Kobe Bryant
Basketball player, 5-time NBA champion
Born
August 23rd, 1978
47 years ago
Died
January 26th, 2020
5 years ago — 41 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An American basketball player, played 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. Achieved five NBA championships and earned two NBA Finals MVP awards. Scored 81 points in a single game against the Toronto Raptors, the second-highest in NBA history. Represented the United States in international competitions, winning two Olympic gold medals in basketball. Transitioned to various ventures post-retirement, including a successful film project.
Won five NBA championships with the Lakers
Scored 81 points in a game against the Raptors
Won two Olympic gold medals with Team USA
Received an Academy Award for 'Dear Basketball'
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