Kobe Bryant had an extraordinary NBA career, widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time due to his scoring ability, fierce competitiveness, and clutch performances. Playing his entire 20-season career with the Los Angeles Lakers from 1996 to 2016, Bryant won five NBA championships and earned two NBA Finals MVP awards. He was selected to 18 NBA All-Star Games and also won two Olympic gold medals with Team USA, in 2008 and 2012, further cementing his legacy as an elite competitor on the international stage. Beyond his individual accolades, Kobe’s work ethic, skill, and mentality helped define a generation and left a lasting legacy on the game.