[62] At the time, he was the second-youngest player ever to play in an NBA game (18 years, 72 days) and also became the youngest NBA starter (18 years, 158 days). A security guard opens a steel door leading into a vault containing hundreds of collectibles at Collectors Vault, a new company that is making it easier for collectors to store and trade memorabilia, on Oct. 21, 2022, in Delaware. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2002 Upper Deck SPx #34 KOBE BRYANT Refractor Los Angeles Lakers Guard Gem Mint at the best online prices at eBay! Connect with us. [242][243] On December 5 against New Orleans, Bryant became the youngest player (34 years and 104 days) in league history to score 30,000 points, joining Hall of Famers Chamberlain, Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Karl Malone as one of five players to reach that milestone. In his poem titled "Dear Basketball", Bryant wrote that he fell in love with the game at age six: "A love so deep I gave you my all/From my mind & body/To my spirit & soul." [281][282] However, Scott held him out for three straight games to rest after one of his worst performances of the season, when Bryant committed nine turnovers and scored 25 points on just 8-for-30 shooting in a 108101 loss to Sacramento. In the playoffs, the Lakers defeated the Utah Jazz in five games and the Houston Rockets in seven games in the opening two rounds. Bryant's parents were opposed to the marriage for a number of reasons. At 9:40a.m., the helicopter climbed rapidly from 1,200 to 2,000 feet (370 to 610m), flying at 161 knots (298km/h; 185mph). [236] In April, Bryant missed seven games with a bruised left shin. [281][283] He was suffering from soreness in his knees, feet, back, and Achilles tendons and Scott planned to reduce his workload going forward. [194] The following day, he surpassed West to become the all-time leading scorer in Lakers franchise history. In all, $200 million in . had 23. . Bryant's first high-school number was 24 before he switched to 33. On Nov. 3, 1996, Kobe Bryant made his NBA debut with the Los Angeles Lakers. [368][369][370] According to sportswriter Mark Heisler of Forbes, "circa 20042007, Kobe was the most alienated superstar the NBA had ever seen. 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Indiana Pacers (105)", "Kobe Bryant's struggles cause some in NBA circles to say it's time he retires", "With Flair for the Dramatic, Kobe Spins Frustrating End into Emotional Final Act", "Kobe Bryant: 'Do I want to play again or don't I the reality is no, I don't. The Lakers began the playoffs as the number one seed in the Western Conference against the Oklahoma City Thunder,[199] eventually defeating them in six games. [521], At 9:45a.m., the helicopter crashed into the side of a mountain in Calabasas, about 30 miles (48km) northwest of downtown Los Angeles, and began burning. Citing physical decline, Bryant retired after the 201516 season. [222][223][224] He later apologized for the use of the word. By Appointment Only 16055 N Dial Blvd, Building B Suit 16 Scottsdale, Arizona PHONE: 480.474.4215 [412] The birth resulted in a reconciliation between Bryant and his parents. For us to honor him, being on the floor, this is what it's all about. During the playoffs, Bryant played heavy minutes which brought his stats up to 29.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game. [402] Later in February, the NBA redesigned the All-Star Game MVP trophy as part of the major redesign of the All-Star Weekend trophies in celebration of the leagues 75th anniversary season. And then we commented, as I recall, on how reminiscent he was of Michael. However, after high schooler Kevin Garnett went in the first round of the 1995 NBA draft, Bryant also began contemplating going directly to the pros. Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak had spoken to Bryant about his extensive playing time 10 days earlier, but Bryant insisted the minutes needed to continue given the Lakers' playoff push. [329], On June 23, 2008, he was named to the USA Men's Senior National Team for the 2008 Summer Olympics. In all, $200 million in collectibles are stored in two vaults . "[431][432] During the 201213 season, he began referring to himself as "vino" to describe how his play had been aging like a fine wine. [522] At that time, the helicopter experienced extreme fog and turned south towards the mountains. Reportedly Bryant's parents had problems with him marrying so young, especially to a woman who was not African-American. [76], Bryant's fortunes would improve when Phil Jackson took over as coach of the Lakers in 1999. [352][377] Players including Kevin Durant,[378] Dirk Nowitzki,[379] Dwyane Wade,[313] and Derrick Rose called Bryant their generation's version of Jordan. [291] He was expected to be sidelined for nine months with a return targeted toward the start of the 201516 season. [491], In 2018, Bryant became the first African-American to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film and the first former professional athlete to be nominated and to win an Academy Award in any category for his film Dear Basketball. [212] In Boston on February 10, Bryant scored 20 of his 23 points in the second half as the Lakers rallied from an early 15-point deficit for a 9286 win over the Celtics. On November 25, he signed a two-year contract extension with the Lakers at an estimated value of $48.5 million. [189] Bryant considered the shot "one of the luckiest he has made". [304][305], Bryant requested that opposing teams on the road not hold any on-court ceremonies in his honor or present him any gifts in public. In addition, he was also voted to start in the NBA All-Star Game for the third year in a row (no game in 1999). Bryant scored the winning shot to put the Lakers ahead 120118. Stern stated, "Kobe deserved it. [47], Bryant received several awards for his outstanding performance during his senior year at Lower Merion. A particularly damaging salvo came when Jackson wrote The Last Season: A Team in Search of Its Soul. He did everything well beyond well. At the end of the fourth quarter, Bryant made a three-pointer with 1.1 seconds left to send it into overtime. [438][439][440], Bryant was a lifelong fan of his hometown NFL team, the Philadelphia Eagles. [290] Prior to the injury, Bryant had been rested in 8 of 16 games. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Irving . As a rookie, Bryant earned a reputation as a high-flyer by winning the 1997 Slam Dunk Contest, and was named an All-Star by his second season. [521] Initial reports indicated that the helicopter crashed in the hills above Calabasas in heavy fog. Afterward, Bryant co-founded an independent record label, Heads High Entertainment, but it folded within a year. [358] However, some critics have suggested that Bryant's defensive accolades in his later years were based more on his reputation than his actual play. It might seem shocking that Kobe Bryant leads all shooting guards for the most rebounds in the regular season by a shooting guard. He was selected to his 11th consecutive All-Star Game as a starter,[180] and was named the Western Conference Player of the Month for December and January in addition to being named Western Conference Player of the week three times. [225][226] Bryant and other Lakers appeared in a Lakers public service announcement denouncing his behavior. "[126], In addition to his abilities on offense, Bryant also established himself as a standout defensive player. Bryant even appeared on Lakers teammate O'Neal's Respect, starting the track "3 X's Dope", though Bryant's name was not listed on the credits. The murals are part of the school's Black History Month celebration, where all month long students can look at the images and learn about who's being shown and why. Bryant Erupts as Lakers Roll", "In Most Areas, Good or Bad, Kobe Bryant Has Simply Done More", "What was more impressive: Chamberlain's 100 point game or Kobe's 81? During the run, he averaged 30.8 points, 12 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 4 steals, and 3.8 blocked shots in leading the Aces to a 313 record. [542] He was not included in the montages at the 2020 VMAs and Emmys, held later in the year. [231] On January 10, 2012, Bryant scored 48points against the Suns. The song was also used by Sprite in its 2011 marketing campaign in China. Over a year after the crash, on February 9, 2021, the NTSB declared that pilot Ara Zobayan probably became disoriented after flying into thick clouds. Bryant had grown close with D'Antoni during their time with Team USA. [171] That made Denver the first 50-win team to be swept out of the first round of the playoffs since the Memphis Grizzlies fell in four games to the San Antonio Spurs in 2004. Recognized as the top American high-school basketball player while at Philadelphia suburb Lower Merion, Bryant declared for the 1996 NBA draft and was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the 13th overall pick; he was then traded to the Lakers. [272], Bryant returned for the 201415 season, his 19th season with the Lakers,[275] who had replaced D'Antoni with Bryant's former Lakers teammate, Byron Scott. [510][511], At the time of his death, he was working with Brazilian author Paulo Coelho on a children's book aimed at inspiring underprivileged children. [91][92] While making the All-NBA Defensive Team again, Bryant was also named to the All-NBA First Team for the first time in his career. Bryant shot four air balls at the end of the game; the Jazz won 9893 in overtime to eliminate the Lakers 41. [209] Bryant also recorded his first triple-double since January 21, 2009. [144] Following a league review, Bryant was suspended for the subsequent game at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks. [302], During the 2020 NBA playoffs, the Lakers' players wore 'Black Mamba' jerseys in honor of Bryant. [144], On March 16, Bryant scored a season-high 65 points in a home game against the Portland Trail Blazers, which helped end the Lakers 7-game losing streak. [246] In a move to improve the team's defense, D'Antoni began having Bryant guard the opponent's best perimeter player; Bryant was the primary defender on the Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving, who was held to 15 points. [457] He has since resumed endorsement deals with The Coca-Cola Company, through their subsidiary Energy Brands, to promote their Vitamin Water brand of drinks. In the 200102 season, Bryant played 80 games for the first time in his career. [334] He finished his national team career with a record of 260 across three tournaments, winning a gold medal each time. [414][415] On January 11, 2013, Bryant and his wife both announced via social media that they had called off their divorce. [239], The Lakers in 201213 acquired center Dwight Howard and point guard Steve Nash. A security guard opens a steel door leading into a vault containing hundreds of collectibles at Collectors Vault, a new company that is making it easier for collectors to store and trade memorabilia, on Oct. 21, 2022, in Delaware. [535] The game was the second-most-watched in ESPN history, averaging 4.41 million viewers. [349][350] Bryant enjoyed being the villain, and reveled in being booed and then silencing the crowd with his play. James also delivered a speech to the crowd before the game, and every player in the Lakers starting lineup was announced with Bryant's name. In 2014, Bryant passed Havlicek's previous mark of 13,417 missed shots. "[448][449] The accuser filed a separate lawsuit against Bryant, which the two sides settled privately. - https://discord.gg/xskRj4SSUBSCRIBE. [67] O'Neal commented that "[Bryant] was the only guy who had the guts at the time to take shots like that. [152] A number of journalists have attributed the improved sales to Bryant's new number, as well as his continuing All-Star performance on the court. [550] Bryant was posthumously inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021, with Vanessa delivering the acceptance speech on Bryant's behalf.[551]. 5", "Ranking The Top 10 Pure Scorers In NBA History", "Kobe Bryant and the Sexual Assault Case That Was Dropped but Not Forgotten", "Where does a rape allegation fit in the legacy of Kobe Bryant? [332], Bryant rejoined the national team for the 2012 Summer Olympics. dummy help@azsecuritygroup.com. The two began dating and became engaged six months later in May 2000,[406] while Laine was still a senior at Marina High School in Huntington Beach, California. [129][130] In that same month, Bryant also became the first player since 1964 to score 45 points or more in four consecutive games, joining Chamberlain and Baylor as the only players to do so. 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[456][457] However, they refused to use his image or market a new shoe of his for the year but eventually did start promoting Bryant once his image recovered two years later. [219][220][221] The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation praised the NBA's decision to fine Bryant, and the Human Rights Campaign said that Bryant's language was a "disgrace" and "distasteful". That was the time he teamed up with Shaquille O'Neal to form one of the best center and shooting guard duos of all time. Chamberlain had 50 points 45 times in 196162 and 30 in 196263. Playing without Bryant, the Lakers were swept in four games by the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the playoffs. Apply to and more! Before the trade agreement, the Hornets never considered drafting Bryant. The duo of O'Neal and Bryant backed with a strong bench led to the Lakers winning 67 games, tied for fifth-most in NBA history. [56] Bryant was the first guard drafted directly out of high school. [120] When the Lakers faced the Miami Heat on January 16, 2006, Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal made headlines by engaging in handshakes and hugs before the game, signifying a change in the feud that had festered between them. That could be the case for Oregon Ducks guard Chris Duarte, whose draft stock has soared and is now widely projected to be a first-round pick. [368][371] Bryant's longtime head coach Phil Jackson noted a big difference during his two Lakers coaching stints in Bryant's demeanor towards his teammates. [393] He was just the third player in NBA history to average 40 points in a calendar month, which he accomplished four times. [387] In October 2021, Bryant was honored as one of the league's greatest players of all time by being named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.[388]. [80], Bryant was sidelined for six weeks prior to the start of the 19992000 season due to a hand injury that he had incurred during a preseason game against the Washington Wizards. In 2010 Nike launched another shoe, Nike Zoom Kobe V.[461] In 2009, Bryant signed a deal with Nubeo to market the "Black Mamba collection", a line of sports/luxury watches that range from $25,000 to $285,000. [536], Also, beginning with the Spurs and the Raptors in their game in San Antonio on the day of the crash, teams paid tribute to Bryant at the start of their games with intentional on-court violations referring to his uniform numbers on their first possessioneither a 24-second shot clock or an 8-second backcourt violation. His 18 All-Star designations are the second most all time, and he has the most consecutive appearances as a starter. [31] Another source of inspiration was animated European films about sports, from which he learned more about basketball. [114] Bryant was the league's second-leading scorer at 27.6 points per game, but he was surrounded by a subpar supporting cast, and the Lakers went 3448 and missed the playoffs for the first time in over a decade. Chamberlain did it 15 times, and Baylor once. [190] Five days after his finger injury, he made another game-winning shot, after missing on an opportunity in regulation, this time against the Milwaukee Bucks in an overtime game. including a pair of sneakers worn and signed by the late NBA great Kobe Bryant. It featured his insights into the game of basketball and in-depth analyses of games and individual players. ", "Better scoring night: Kobe's 81 or Wilt's 100? 2 and appeared in commercials for the video games Guitar Hero World Tour (with Tony Hawk, Michael Phelps, and Alex Rodriguez) in 2008 and Call of Duty: Black Ops (alongside Jimmy Kimmel) in 2010. [300], On November 29, 2015, Bryant announced via The Players' Tribune that he would be retiring at the end of the season. Not to be confused with the American football player, Scoring records and playoff upsets (20042007). On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He sat out season finale against Sacramento, foregoing the chase for a possible third NBA scoring title, having needed 38 points to surpass Kevin Durant. Learn what it takes to get your Arizona Security Guard Card from start to finish. The all-time leading scorer in Lakers history, Bryant was the first guard in NBA history to play 20 seasons. At the time, the team was 2242 and tied for the worst record in the Western Conference. [459], Together with his wife, Bryant founded the Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation (KVBFF). [297] On November 24, 2015, the Lakers fell to 212 after losing 11177 to the Warriors. Kobe Bryant Stats and news - NBA stats and news on Los Angeles Lakers Forward-Guard Kobe Bryant. [26] He was especially fond of Reggio Emilia, which he considered a loving place and where some of his best childhood memories were made. [61] As a rookie in 199697, Bryant mostly came off the bench behind guards Eddie Jones and Nick Van Exel. [482], In 2009, American rapper Lil Wayne released a song called "Kobe Bryant". [323] He also decided not to play in the 2002 FIBA World Championship. In Game 2, Bryant finished the game with 13 assists, setting a new playoff career-high; it was the most assists by a Laker in the playoffs since Magic Johnson had 13 in 1996. [202] The Lakers went on to win the series in six games capturing the Western Conference Championship and advancing to the NBA Finals for a third straight season. [204] This marked the first time the Lakers won a Game 7 against the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. [383][393] He was the first guard to play 20 seasons in the NBA. [266] Bryant's contract became a polarizing topic, with detractors arguing that stars should take less money to allow their team more financial freedom, while supporters countered that the NBA's biggest stars were being paid less than their true value. [331] He averaged 15.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists while shooting .462 from the field in eight Olympic contests. [151] Throughout the 200607 season, his jersey became the top selling NBA jersey in the United States and China. [206], Bryant wanted a sixth championship to match Jordan's total. [116] During the season, Bryant also engaged in public feuds with Malone and Ray Allen. [196] Two weeks later, he made his sixth game-winning shot of the season, against the Toronto Raptors. However, the Lakers lost the game to the Clippers and started the season 03 for the first time in 34 years and just the fourth time in franchise history. [444], In the summer of 2003, the sheriff's office of Eagle, Colorado, arrested Bryant in connection with an investigation of a sexual assault complaint filed by a 19-year-old hotel employee. Stored in two vaults, scoring records and playoff upsets ( 20042007 ) 144. 393 ] he was expected to be confused with the Los Angeles Forward-Guard... 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