Photos: Happy Birthday to the legendary Kobe Bryant

Updated On: 23 August, 2022 09:35 AM IST |

Kobe Bryant was one of the greatest basketball players of all time who played for the NBA team Los Angeles Lakers for two decades. Despite his tragic death in a helicopter crash, his legacy and influence will go on forever. Pictures Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Kobe Bryant

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<p>Bryant became the second-youngest player when he debuted for the Lakers way back in the 1996/97 season. He was only 18 years of age on his debut. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Kobe Bryant</p>

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Bryant became the second-youngest player when he debuted for the Lakers way back in the 1996/97 season. He was only 18 years of age on his debut. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Kobe Bryant

<p>Kobe, nicknamed as `Mamba` went on to win the championship 5 times with the Lakers and retired from the sport in 2016. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Kobe Bryant</p>

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Kobe, nicknamed as `Mamba` went on to win the championship 5 times with the Lakers and retired from the sport in 2016. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Kobe Bryant

<p>The Byrant and Shaquille O`Neal duo was phenomenal for the Lakers and was feared by every other team in the league. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Kobe Bryant</p>

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The Byrant and Shaquille O`Neal duo was phenomenal for the Lakers and was feared by every other team in the league. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Kobe Bryant

<p>Bryant already had the basketball genes in him when he was born; his father Joe Bryant played 8 seasons in the NBA before playing internationally in countries like Italy. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Kobe Bryant</p>

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Bryant already had the basketball genes in him when he was born; his father Joe Bryant played 8 seasons in the NBA before playing internationally in countries like Italy. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Kobe Bryant

<p>Kobe`s image was tarnished in 2003 when he was accused of raping a woman. But the charges were soon dropped. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Kobe Bryant</p>

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Kobe`s image was tarnished in 2003 when he was accused of raping a woman. But the charges were soon dropped. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Kobe Bryant

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The NBA star was named as the league`s MVP for the first time in 2008. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Kobe Bryant

<p>Apart from his NBA accomplishments, he had also won the gold medal with the US team at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Kobe Bryant</p>

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Apart from his NBA accomplishments, he had also won the gold medal with the US team at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Kobe Bryant

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Kobe was married to Vanessa Bryant and the two of them had 4 daughters together. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Kobe Bryant

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