PHOTOS: Kobe Bryant through the years
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 27: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives on Kevin Durant #35 and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during a 106-95 Laker win at Staples Center on January 27, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)Harry How/Getty Images
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 20: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives around Jason Terry #4 of the Boston Celtics at Staples Center on February 20, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)Stephen Dunn/Getty Images
ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 13: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers walks off the court after an Atlanta Hawks basket and a timeout in the final seconds at Philips Arena on March 13, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 02: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Verizon Center on December 2, 2015 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)Rob Carr/Getty Images
ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 04: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers converses with Kyle Korver #26 of the Atlanta Hawks after their 100-87 loss at Philips Arena on December 4, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 07: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers waves to the crowd following a video tribute to him during an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at the Air Canada Centre on December 07, 2015 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images
MILWAUKEE, WI - FEBRUARY 22: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles at Head Coach Jason Kidd of the Milwaukee Bucks as he walks onto the court during the second quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center on February 22, 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)Mike McGinnis/Getty Images
MILWAUKEE, WI - FEBRUARY 22: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers waves to the crowd after the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center on February 22, 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)Mike McGinnis/Getty Images
MEMPHIS, TN - FEBRUARY 24: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers jumps to block a shot by Mario Chalmers #6 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at FedExForum on February 24, 2016 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)Frederick Breedon/Getty Images
NEWBURY PARK, CA - MARCH 28: SiriusXM Presents A Town Hall With NBA Legend Kobe Bryant at the Mamba Sports Academy on March 28, 2019 in Newbury Park, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for SiriusXM)Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for SiriusXM
BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 13: Former basketball player Kobe Bryant talks to the media after the game of Team Spain against Team Australia during the semi-finals of 2019 FIBA World Cup at Beijing Wukesong Sport Arena on September 13, 2019 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)Lintao Zhang/Getty Images
BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 13: Former basketball player Kobe Bryant talks to the media after the game of Team Spain against Team Australia during the semi-finals of 2019 FIBA World Cup at Beijing Wukesong Sport Arena on September 13, 2019 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)Lintao Zhang/Getty Images
BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 15: Kobe Bryant reacts during the finals between Argentina and Spain of 2019 FIBA World Cup at the Cadillac Arena on September 15, 2019 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Di Yin/Getty Images)Di Yin/Getty Images
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: Former professional basketball player Kobe Bryant watches the Brooklyn Nets and Atlanta Hawks game during the first half at Barclays Center on December 21, 2019 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)Emilee Chinn/Getty Images