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 guard Kobe Bryant dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Jan. 4, 2015, in Los Angeles, California.
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) holds up the game ball and acknowledges the crowd during an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves after passing Michael Jordan on the NBA all-time scoring list, in Minneapolis, Dec. 14, 2014.
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) wears a t-shirt during warm ups before the game against the Sacramento Kings to show support for the family of Eric Garner at Staples Center, Dec. 9, 2014.
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant smiles during a media availability before an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Nov. 26, 2013, in Washington.