Kobe Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships during his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday. He was 41.
Bryant enjoyed one of the greatest careers in NBA history and became one of the game’s most popular players as the face of the Lakers. He was the league MVP in 2008 and a two-time NBA scoring champion, and earned 15 All-NBA selections.
Here is a look back at some of the most iconic and memorable moments in his career:
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