Los Angeles Lakers star player Kobe Bryant, played his final game on April 13, ending his legendary 20-year career in the NBA. The "Mamba" remains the third leading scorer in NBA history behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Karl Malone. He also won five NBA championships (2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010), all won with the Lakers. Named the Best NBA player in 2007-08, he also has 17 appearances at the All-Star games and two Olympic titles in 2008 and 2012, with the United States.
Kobe Bryant Says Farewell to the NBA
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant waves to the crowd during a ceremony before Bryant's last NBA basketball game, against the Utah Jazz in Los Angeles, April 13, 2016.
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Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant solutes as he acknowledges fans after the last NBA basketball game of his career, against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.
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Western Conference forward Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers (24) shoots over Eastern Conference player Carmelo Anthony (7) in the first half of the NBA All-Star Game at the Air Canada Center, Feb. 14, 2016. (Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports)
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Eastern Conference forward LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers (left) greets Western Conference forward Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers (right) before the NBA All Star Game at Air Canada Center, Feb. 14, 2016. (Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports)