Jerry West, Kobe Bryant and Del Harris at the Forum in 1997. (Photo by Juan O'Campo/ NBAE via Getty Images)
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Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates victory following Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Orlando Magic at Amway Arena on June 14, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. The Lakers won the National Basketball Association championships defeating Orlando 99-86 for their 15th title and first since 2002. Bryant had 30 points, eight rebounds and six assists as the Lakers completed a four-games-to-one victory in the best-of-seven NBA Finals. AFP PHOTO / Emmanuel Dunand (Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)
Olympics Day 16 - Basketball
BEIJING - AUGUST 24: Kobe Bryant #10 of the United States poses with his gold medal after winning the men's gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games against Spain at the Beijing Olympic Basketball Gymnasium on August 24, 2008 in Beijing, China. The United States defeated Spain 118-107 to take the men's gold medal. (Credit: Getty Images)
NBA Finals Game 5: Los Angeles Lakers v Orlando Magic
ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers kisses his daughter, Gianna, after the Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic 99-86 in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
NBA Finals Game 5: Boston Celtics v Los Angeles Lakers
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 15: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers kisses daughter Gianna in a press conference after the Lakers' win over the Boston Celtics in Game Five of the 2008 NBA Finals on June 15, 2008 at Staples Center 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 Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
Kobe Bryant talks with Samaki Walker.
Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with his teammate, Samaki Walker #52, during the NBA game against the Sacramento Kings at the Staples Center in Los Angeles in April 2002. (Photo credit: Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE/Getty Images
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Former basketball player Kobe Bryant of the US watches the Basketball World Cup final game between Argentina and Spain in Beijing on September 15, 2019. (Photo by WANG ZHAO / AFP) (Photo credit should read WANG ZHAO/AFP via Getty Images)
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Los Angeles Lakers' Shaquille O'Neal (L) and Kobe Bryant (R) smile as they are honored on a stage at City Hall in Los Angeles, California, 14 June, 2002 for winning their third consecutive NBA Finals Championship. AFP PHOTO/Lee CELANO (Photo by LEE CELANO / AFP) (Photo credit should read LEE CELANO/AFP via Getty Images)
LA Community Screening Of Warner Bros Pictures' "Just Mercy" - Arrivals
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 06: Kobe Bryant attends the LA Community Screening Of Warner Bros Pictures' "Just Mercy" at Cinemark Baldwin Hills on January 06, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
2019 Getty Entertainment - Social Ready Content
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Paula Abdul and Kobe Bryant attend the 2019 Baby2Baby Gala presented by Paul Mitchell on November 09, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Baby2Baby)
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US former basketball player Kobe Bryant arrives for the 2019 Baby2Baby Fundraising Gala at 3Labs in Culver City, California on November 9, 2019. (Photo by Jean-Baptiste LACROIX / AFP) (Photo by JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX/AFP via Getty Images)
Argentina v Spain: Final - FIBA World Cup 2019
BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 15: NBA Legends Kobe Bryant takes part in a ceremony during FIBA World Cup 2019 final match between Argentina and Spain at Beijing Wukesong Sport Arena on September 15, 2019 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
Spain v Australia: Semi-finals - FIBA World Cup 2019
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)
Spain v Australia: Semi-finals - FIBA World Cup 2019
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)
Ireland v United States - USWNT Victory Tour
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 03: Kobe Bryant with daughter Biaka Bryant, before the game between the United States and the Republic of Ireland during the USWNT Victory Tour at Rose Bowl on August 03, 2019 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v New Orleans Hornets
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2019 US Open - Day 4
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 29: Former NBA player Kobe Bryant watches a Women's Singles second round match between Naomi Osaka of Japan Magda Linette of Poland on day four of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2019 in Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Argentina v Spain: Final - FIBA World Cup 2019
BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 15: Ricky Rubio #9 of Team Spain is awarded the FIBA World Cup tournament MVP with NBA Legends Kobe Bryant during FIBA World Cup 2019 final match between Argentina and Spain at Beijing Wukesong Sport Arena on September 15, 2019 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
NBA All-Star Game 2016
TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 14: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Western Conference warms up with daughter Gianna Bryant during the NBA All-Star Game 2016 at the Air Canada Centre on February 14, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)
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Los Angeles Lakers v Indiana Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 8: Paul George #13 of the Indiana Pacers gets a hug from Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers before the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on February 8, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Toronto Raptors
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 07: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers thanks 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)
Bryant Dunks v Nets.
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Kobe Bryant Charged With Felony Sexual Assault
This photo released 11 July 2003, by the Office of the Sheriff of Eagle County in Colorado shows Los Angeles Lakers basquetball player Kobe Bryant taken on July 4th 2003 as he is booked on charges of felony sexual assault. Colorado prosecutors charged Bryant on July 18, 2003 with felony sexual assault. (credit: STR/AFP/Getty Images)
Heartbreak in Boston
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2001 NBA Champions
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Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers is interviewed during the Los Angeles Lakers media day on September 28, 2015 in El Segundo, California. (Credit: Getty Images)
Sacramento Kings v Los Angeles Lakers
Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers on the court before a game against the Sacramento Kings at Staples Center on December 9, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (credit: Jonathan Moore/Getty Images)
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Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers (L) pauses on court beside Carmelo Anthony (R) of the New York Knicks in the fourth quarter of their NBA game at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on Christmas Day, December 25, 2012. The Lakers defeated the Knicks 100-94. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers Media Day
Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers on a video set for members of the media during Media Day at Toyota Sports Center on October 1, 2012 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Lakers
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 29: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on February 29, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
Team USA
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NBA All-Star Game 2013
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NBA Finals Game 7
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Lakers Victory Parade
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Los Angeles Lakers v San Antonio Spurs
SAN ANTONIO, TX - FEBRUARY 6: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on February 6, 2016 at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. (Credit: Chris Covatta/NBAE via Getty Images)