Kobe Bean Bryant (/ ˈkoʊbi / KOH-bee; August 23, 1978 – January 26, 2020) was an American professional basketball player. A shooting guard, he spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Aug 23, 1978 · Kobe Bryant bio, latest news, videos, and exclusive content. Discover his awards, honors, and career achievements. Stay updated and find out when his next game is.

Oct 26, 2023 · Former pro basketball player Kobe Bryant won five NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers while establishing himself as one of the game's all-time greats. He died tragically in a...

View the profile of Los Angeles Lakers Small Forward Kobe Bryant on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.

After a 20-year career spent entirely with the Lakers, Kobe Bryant retired as the franchise career leader in points, games, minutes, and steals as well as total field goals, three-pointers,...

Jan 26, 2020 · Bryant, the 18-time All-Star who won five NBA championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career all with the Lakers, died in a helicopter...

In a career that spanned two decades, Kobe Bryant rewrote NBA history while leading the Lakers to the summit of the NBA. Drafted by Charlotte when he was only 17 years old, Bryant was...

Jan 26, 2025 · On the fifth anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death, columnist Bill Plaschke remains in mourning while sharing what the Lakers legend might have done for L.A.

4 days ago · The three episodes of "Kobe: The Making of a Legend" offer a rich, layered look at Kobe Bryant’s life.

Jan 26, 2024 · SoCal murals honor Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who died four years ago in a helicopter crash that also killed his daughter Gianna and seven others. In the fall of 2023, a large downtown Los...