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' Kobe Bryant, center, grabs Ron Artest on the bench as Pau Gasol, right, smiles during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in Auburn Hills, Michigan, Nov. 17, 2010.
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher, center, holds the Larry O'Brien Trophy as Kobe Bryant, right, holds the MVP trophy as they celebrate after beating the Boston Celtics, 83-79, in Game 7 of the NBA basketball finals, June 17, 2010, in Los Angeles.
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President Barack Obama stands with Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Jan. 25, 2010, during a ceremony honoring the 2009 NBA basketball champions Los Angeles Lakers.
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Basketball great Bill Russell, left, shares a laugh with Kobe Bryant, of the Los Angeles Lakers, at All-Star Saturday Night, a part of NBA All-Star weekend in Las Vegas, Feb. 17, 2007.