Facts you didn't know about Kobe Bryant - We decided to bring back this article as the search query for late basketball legend Kobe Bryant won't stop popping up since the tragic news of his death broke. When it comes to the best basketball players in the world, there will not be many names that you list off before you get to Kobe Bryant. Bryant entered the league at the young age of 18 and is leaving after two decades with a legacy that is impossible to ignore. Kobe’s been the personification of effort for most of his career, with stories that detail his work ethic that are enough to make anyone feel guilty.

It is important to remember that greatness also comes with sacrifices. Kobe will be the first to admit that he does not have friends, but what you may interest you is who he reaches out to and considers to be like-minded. While Kobe is a multiple time champion and MVP, he was also arrested in 2003 in regards to a sexual assault allegation. The story impacted Kobe in countless ways, but not all of them were bad. The fallout of the situation and his thoughts on it is further discussed in this piece.

There is no better person to describe Kobe Bryant quite like Kobe himself. In this piece,  you’ll find some great quotes taken from different periods of Kobe’s life and career. It helps paint a picture of an athlete who was tremendously talented, but also battled his own form of demons. It was not always pretty but there was never any doubt that if there was work to be done, there may not be a stronger name to call than Kobe.

His retirement at the end of the 2015-2016 is fitting, if not a few years too late. It is allows the legend to go out on his terms and embrace the spotlight one more time. Whether you hate or love him, I assure you by the end of this list, you’ll know Kobe Bryant a lot better than you did before.

20. Most Seasons With The Same Team


When it comes to players who have become icons for their franchise, there might not be any bigger example than Kobe Bryant. Bryant is the Lakers so much so that in his last year they’ll play him however long he wants, to the detriment of the team, because their record is not nearly as important as Kobe. It should be no shocker that Kobe holds the NBA record for most seasons with the same NBA team, as he has been with the Lakers for 2 long decades. This also includes 16 different games on Christmas Day that Kobe has participated in. When asked about it, Kobe stated:

“It’s a huge honor and I think it’s the way most players envision their careers going. That would kind of be the dream scenario if you could be with a franchise and play your entire career with one franchise.”

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