[25], Sony pushed Bryant from his roots of underground hip hop into a more radio-friendly sound. The label wanted to capitalize on Bryant's youth and NBA fame. [233] It was the sixth time in his career he scored 40 or more points in four straight games, a feat exceeded only by Chamberlain (19 times). The Lakers won 58 games that year and finished second in the Pacific Division behind in-state rival Sacramento Kings. You don't want to miss it! Bryant's 15.4 points per game was the highest of any non-starter in the season. Bryant's four NBA All-Star Game MVP Awards are tied with Bob Pettit for the most in NBA history. [103] In the final game of the regular season, the Lakers played the Portland Trail Blazers. [131] For the month of January, Bryant averaged 43.4 points per game,[132] the eighth highest single month scoring average in NBA history and highest for any player other than Chamberlain. Two security guards were shot, one fatally, by the police near the HiLo Supermarket in Negril this morning. [59], He is also a second cousin of his former Lakers teammate Cedric Ceballos. The road to the Finals would prove a lot tougher than the record run the Lakers had enjoyed the previous year. [58] Bryant signed a three-year rookie contract totaling $3.5 million.[59]. Bryant was an 18-time All-Star, which ranks second behind only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 19. Nearly one year later, the facts . [16][404][405], In November 1999, 21-year-old Bryant met 17-year-old Vanessa Laine while she was working as a background dancer on the Tha Eastsidaz music video "G'd Up". "[301], At the time of his announcement, he was second on the team in minutes (30.8) behind Jordan Clarkson and leading the team with 16.7 field goal attempts per game, while averaging just 15.7 points and shooting a career-low 31.5 percent. [207] The Lakers started the 201011 season by winning their first eight games. He joined Jordan (3 times), Karl Malone (3) and Abdul-Jabbar. The stunt was considered to be fake, and the Los Angeles Times said a real stunt would probably be a violation of Bryant's Lakers contract. [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". [481] The music video of the single also features Bryant. The single debuted in January 2000, and was performed at NBA All-Star Weekend that month; the song was not well received. They would go on to win the next four games and bring their second championship to Los Angeles in as many seasons. After the draft, the trade was put in jeopardy when Divac threatened to retire rather than be traded from Los Angeles. [435] He sold the house in May 2015. Home; Tickets; Schedule. [164], Despite an injury to his shooting hand's small finger, described as "a complete tear of the radial collateral ligament, an avulsion fracture, and a volar plate injury at the MCP joint" that occurred in a game on February 5, 2008, Bryant played all 82 games of the regular season instead of opting for surgery. [102] This caused Bryant to miss some games due to court appearances or attend court earlier in the day and travel to play games later on the same day. 2440 W. Medtronic Way Suite A Tempe, AZ 85281. dummy 480-204-4960 Mike (all online class issues) dummy 602-754-0964 Tony. Rocky Hendrix MyCareer in NBA 2K11FOLLOW ME ON TWITCH! [174] This set up a Western Conference Finals berth against the San Antonio Spurs. dummy instructor@azsecuritygroup.com. [539][540][541], Bryant also appeared at the start of the In Memoriam segment of the 92nd Academy Awards following his Oscar in 2018 for Dear Basketball, and Spike Lee wore a suit in tribute to him at the ceremony. Due to an ectopic pregnancy, Vanessa suffered a miscarriage in the spring of 2005. [494] In addition to future animation projects, he had been in talks with animator veteran Bruce Smith for the last six months before his death about starting his own animation studio. [155], On May 27, 2007, ESPN reported that Bryant stated that he wanted to be traded if Jerry West did not return to the team with full authority. [319][320] He became the oldest player to score 60 or more points in a game at 37 years and 234 days old. Before the trade agreement, the Hornets never considered drafting Bryant. [56] Bryant was the first guard drafted directly out of high school. 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. The accusation briefly tarnished Bryant's reputation, resulting in the loss of several of his endorsement contracts.[10]. 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Designed by Bryant himself, the black jersey features a snakeskin pattern with yellow accents and 16 stars representing the team's 16 championships at the time. [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. . "[126], In addition to his abilities on offense, Bryant also established himself as a standout defensive player. [31] Another source of inspiration was animated European films about sports, from which he learned more about basketball. 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. Bryant had grown close with D'Antoni during their time with Team USA. On January 22, 2006, he scored a career-high 81 points; the second most points scored in a single NBA game, behind Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game. Jan. 24, 2021 4 AM PT. [317] West teammates offered to feed him the ball in an attempt to get him another All-Star MVP, but he declined. [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. Bryant's individual scoring accomplishments posted resulted in the finest statistical season of his career. [326] Along with LeBron James, he was one of the first two players to be publicly named to the 20062008 U.S. preliminary roster in 2006 by Jerry Colangelo. [442][443], According to Forbes, Bryant's $680 million in career earnings was the most ever by a team athlete during their playing career. [290][393][396] On four occasions (2003, 2011, 2013, 2016) he was the leading vote-getter. We'd come out of the locker room at halftime and have to chase him off the court". [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. [538] In May 2020, the Mamba Sports Academy was renamed to Sports Academy out of respect for Bryant. "[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. [194] The following day, he surpassed West to become the all-time leading scorer in Lakers franchise history. In all, $200 million in . [506], In 2013, Bryant launched a production company called Granity Studios, which developed different media, ranging from films to television shows and novels. However, The New York Times called his leading of the Lakers back into playoff contention "perhaps some of the finest work of his career. Laila said Bryant "loved her too much for one". Even at an early stage of his career, sportswriters were comparing his skills to those of Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson. [248][249] His defense disrupted opponents and freed Nash from unfavorable matchups. Games. Back in my day where we're from, I've got a couple of friends, and we used to make teams of Bryant and James and go against . In 2014, Bryant passed Havlicek's previous mark of 13,417 missed shots. The following day, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner stated that the official cause of death for him and the eight others on the helicopter was blunt force trauma. It might seem shocking that Kobe Bryant leads all shooting guards for the most rebounds in the regular season by a shooting guard. [416] In early December 2016, Vanessa gave birth to their third daughter,[417][418][419] and in January 2019 the Bryants announced they were expecting a fourth daughter. People can say he stole his moves from Michael Jordan, but Kobe did it in a great way and always showed. [496][497] He also appeared on MTV's Ridiculousness in 2019. [66], The Lakers advanced to the Western Conference semifinals in the playoffs against the Utah Jazz, when Bryant was pressed into a lead role at the end of Game 5. He and the other guard were reportedly mistaken for gunmen. That said, for at least half of his career, he was also an incredibly tenacious defender. [357] Bryant rarely drew charges when he played defense, which he believed spared his body and contributed to his longevity. However, on June 30, Divac relented on his threat and the trade was made final on July 9, 1996, when the league's off-season moratorium ended. He led the Lakers to two more championships in 2009 and 2010, winning the Finals MVP award on both occasions. [251] With a disappointing 1725 start to the season,[252] D'Antoni had Bryant became the primary facilitator on offense and Nash was moved off the ball and became more of a spot-up shooter. Their second daughter, Gianna Maria-Onore (also referred to as "Gigi"), was born in May 2006. [99] Bryant averaged 30 points per game and embarked on a historic run, posting 40 or more points in nine consecutive games while averaging 40.6 in the entire month of February. [393] He was selected to the All-NBA Team on 15 occasions, tied for the most with Abdul-Jabbar and Tim Duncan,[397] and his 11 first-team honors are tied for the second-most with Karl Malone. [105] However, they were upset in five games by the Detroit Pistons, who won their first championship since 1990. [189] Bryant considered the shot "one of the luckiest he has made". [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. He scored at least 50 points 24 times in his career, which is third in league history behind Jordan (31) and Chamberlain (118);[302] six times Bryant scored at least 60. With career averages of 25.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.4 steals per game,[336] Bryant was considered one of the most complete players in NBA history. The son of former NBA player Joe Bryant, he was born in Philadelphia and partly raised in Italy. Apply to and more! He won gold medals on the 2008 and 2012 U.S. Olympic teams. [331] He averaged 15.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists while shooting .462 from the field in eight Olympic contests. [25] Sony abandoned plans for the album, which was never released, and dropped Bryant later that year. [46] Bryant ended his high-school career as Southeastern Pennsylvania's all-time leading scorer at 2,883 points, surpassing both Wilt Chamberlain and Lionel Simmons. 3 all-time scorer in Lakers' win", "Kobe Bryant misses Lakers vs. Warriors for rest", "Suns win 6th straight by spoiling Kobe Bryant's return to Lakers lineup", "Bryant's ailments likely reflect new reality for Lakers", "Lakers' Byron Scott to handle Kobe Bryant's playing time on game-by-game basis", "How will Kobe Bryant fare in his 20th NBA season? "[301] In a letter distributed to Lakers' fans before that evening's game against the Indiana Pacers, Bryant wrote, "What you've done for me is far greater than anything I've done for you. A few other guards recently played into their late 30s. [47], Bryant received several awards for his outstanding performance during his senior year at Lower Merion. The headquarters are in Newport Beach, California. In early September 2008, Bryant decided not to have surgery to repair his right pinkie. The ordinary brown brick building, tucked within a nondescript block on a street in Delaware, would probably not garner much . In the first game of the 200203 season, Bryant recorded 27 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals in an 8782 loss to the visiting Spurs. [i][406] This disagreement resulted in an estrangement period of over two years, which ended when the couple's first daughter was born. During the All-Star weekend, Bryant participated in the Rookie Challenge and won the 1997 Slam Dunk Contest, becoming the youngest dunk champion at the age of 18. [115] The year signified a drop in Bryant's overall status in the NBA, as he did not make the NBA All-Defensive Team and was also demoted to the All-NBA Third Team. The five board members also said Zobayan, who also died in the crash, ignored his training and violated federal regulations during the 40-minute flight. As a result, Bryant's point averages more than doubled, from 7.6 to 15.4 points per game. [498], Bryant was the official ambassador for After-School All-Stars (ASAS), an American non-profit organization that provides comprehensive after-school programs to children in thirteen US cities. [144] Following a league review, Bryant was suspended for the subsequent game at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks. "[158] Three hours after making that statement, Bryant stated in another interview that after having a conversation with head coach Jackson, he had reconsidered his decision and backed off his trade request. [424][425], Bryant was multilingual. A federal jury awarded $31 million in damages to Kobe Bryant's widow and her co-plaintiff on Thursday after finding the Los Angeles County Sheriff's and Fire departments liable for infringing on . 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. [250], Bryant was leading the league in scoring through much of the first 42 games. Vanessa Bryant's father is of Mexican and Italian descent and her mother is of Mexican and Filipino descent. [403], Bryant was the youngest of three children. [139] In the first round of the playoffs, the Lakers played well enough to reach a 31 series lead over the Phoenix Suns, culminating with Bryant's overtime-forcing and game-winning shots in Game 4. Kobe Bryant is known as one of the greatest offensive talents of all time. There's a rare Pikachu card and a century-old one of baseball great Honus Wagner, which recently sold for $7.25 million in a private sale. [237] He returned three games before the end of the regular season. [197], On April 2, 2010, Bryant signed a three-year contract extension worth $87million. Regarding his injury, he stated, "I would prefer to delay any surgical procedure until after our Lakers season, and this summer's Olympic Games. [523][524] Witnesses reported hearing a helicopter struggling before crashing. [413] On December 16, 2011, Vanessa Bryant filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences, and the couple requested joint custody of their daughters. 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[327] However, he was once again sidelined after knee surgery and did not participate in the 2006 FIBA World Championship. [239], The Lakers in 201213 acquired center Dwight Howard and point guard Steve Nash. [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. The #BlackMamba @KobeBryant is in the building!. [133] By the end of the 200506 season, Bryant set Lakers single-season franchise records for most 40-point games (27) and most points scored (2,832). The Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic in five games. 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[366][367] Many players have considered him difficult to play with because of his high level of commitment and performance. [447] In September 2004, the assault case was dropped by prosecutors after the accuser decided not to testify at the trial. [330] This was his first time going to the Olympics. [50] In 2012, Bryant was honored as one of the 35 Greatest McDonald's All-Americans for his high-school play as well as his later accomplishments. 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[513] The Wizarenard Series: Season One topped the New York Times middle-grade hardcover list. [267][268][269] Bryant resumed playing on December 8 after missing the season's first 19 games. [228], Bryant received experimental platelet-rich plasma therapy called Orthokine in Germany to treat the pain on his left knee and ankle,[229][230] and Mike Brown replaced the retired Jackson as coach of the Lakers in the off-season. "[371] After the departure of Shaquille O'Neal, he led the Lakers to two NBA championships; during this period, he became more of a mentor to his teammates than he had been earlier in his career. 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). However, the Lakers were able to beat their division rivals and make their third consecutive NBA Finals appearance. On April 12, Bryant suffered a torn Achilles tendon against the Golden State Warriors, ending his season. [38] Bryant became the first freshman in decades to start for Lower Merion's varsity team, but the team finished with a 420 record. [459], Together with his wife, Bryant founded the Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation (KVBFF). [218], On April 13, 2011, the NBA fined Bryant $100,000 for directing a gay slur at referee Bennie Adams in frustration in the previous day's game. [505] With The Coca-Cola Company purchasing a minority stake in the company in August 2018, the valuation of Bryant's stake rose to approximately $200 million. On December 17, Bryant matched his season high of 21 points in a 9692 win over Memphis, but he suffered a lateral tibial plateau fracture in his left knee that was expected to sideline him for six weeks. Bryant was drafted out of high school by the Charlotte Hornets with the 13th overall pick in 1996, then was traded to the Lakers. 2022-23 Season Schedule; League Pass Schedule; His injury came while he was playing seven consecutive quarters and at least 40 minutes for seven consecutive games. [76], Bryant's fortunes would improve when Phil Jackson took over as coach of the Lakers in 1999. [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. "[68], In Bryant's second season, he received more playing time and began to show more of his abilities as a talented young guard. [550] Bryant was posthumously inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021, with Vanessa delivering the acceptance speech on Bryant's behalf.[551]. At 9:30a.m., Zobayan contacted the Burbank Airport's control tower,[521] notifying the tower of the situation, and was told he was "flying too low" to be tracked by radar. Despite past differences with Bryant, Jackson returned to coach the Lakers. [534] On January 30, the first game after the crash was played at Staples Center between the Clippers and the Kings; the Clippers honored Bryant before the game, with Southern California native Paul George narrating a video tribute to Bryant. [507][508] In 2018, Bryant and Sports Academy launched Mamba Sports Academy, a joint athletic-training business venture. [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. [302], During the 2020 NBA playoffs, the Lakers' players wore 'Black Mamba' jerseys in honor of Bryant. [92][314][351] His ability to make difficult shots has also drawn criticism of his shot selection. Jason Terry is still going at age 38 . [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. [110][111], Bryant was closely scrutinized and criticized during the 200405 season with his reputation badly damaged from all that had happened over the previous year. including a pair of sneakers worn and signed by the late NBA great Kobe Bryant. [234] At the 2012 NBA All-Star Game, Bryant scored 27 points to pass Jordan as the career scoring leader in the All-Star Game. I'm very proud to represent this organization, to represent this city. A shooting guard, he spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). [145] Later, on March 6, he seemed to repeat the motion, this time striking Minnesota Timberwolves guard Marko Jari. 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