Kobe Bean Bryant (/ ˈ k oʊ b i / KOH-bee; August 23, 1978 – January 26, 2020) was an American professional basketball player. A shooting guard, he spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Aug 23, 1978 · Kobe Bryant bio, latest news, videos, and exclusive content. Discover his awards, honors, and career achievements. Stay updated and find out when his next game is.

Draft: Charlotte Hornets, 1st round (13th pick, 13th overall), 1996 NBA Draft NBA Debut: November 3, 1996 Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2020 ( Full List )

Oct 26, 2023 · Kobe Bryant spent his early years in Italy and joined the NBA straight out of high school. A dominant scorer, Bryant won five NBA championships and the 2008 MVP Award with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Feb 25, 2020 · Kobe Bryant, the 18-time All-Star who won five NBA championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Lakers, died in a...

3 days ago · NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and the entire NBA family pay tribute to Kobe and his daughter, Gianna. Official release Kobe Bryant was an iconic player in NBA and Lakers' lore, a 5-time NBA ...

3 days ago · Kobe Bryant (born August 23, 1978, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died January 26, 2020, Calabasas, California) was an American professional basketball player, who helped lead the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) to five championships (2000–02 and 2009–10).

American basketball player Kobe Bryant was widely celebrated as one of basketball's all-time greats. His luminous professional career included five NBA championship wins with the Los Angeles Lakers, 18 All-Star selections, and two straight seasons (2005–06 and 2006–07) atop the league's scoring charts.

Kobe Bryant. Kobe Bryant was a basketball prodigy whose physical gifts were off the chart, but it was his mental state of mind that elevated his game to otherworldly heights. Bryant honed his killer instinct, with his work ethic and never-give-an-inch mindset driving him to five NBA championships and eleven All-NBA First Team honors.

View Kobe Bryant's career statistics, awards, and personal highs on the NBA official website.