Kobe Bryant
Born: August 23, 1978
Died: January 26, 2020 (aged 41)
Height: 6' 6" (198cm)
Weight: 15st 2lb (96kg)
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA, USA
Nationality: American
Position: Shooting guard
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Sports Mole has 281 articles about Kobe Bryant. Articles 1 to 40:
Player with most NBA championships: Who is the most decorated player in NBA history?
Sports Mole takes a look at which players have won the most NBA championships, both past and present.
Oct 4, 22:18
Most NBA championships: Who are the most decorated team in NBA history?
Sports Mole takes a look at which team can lay claim to being the most dominant and decorated in the entire history of the NBA.
Oct 4, 18:13
Who is the highest-paid NBA player? Highest NBA salaries, biggest wages by team
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the highest-paid player in the NBA for 2024-25, as well as the top earners for each team in the league.
Oct 2, 21:02
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 10-1
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, culminating with numbers 10 to 1.
Dec 31, 07:45
LeBron James breaks Kobe Bryant's NBA Christmas Day record
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James becomes the NBA's all-time leading scorer on Christmas Day, surpassing Kobe Bryant's record.
Dec 26, 11:03
Tuesday's sporting social: England reflect on win, stars remember Kobe Bryant
England's players looked back on their 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka.
Jan 26, 18:35
Year in review: The best and worst sporting moments of 2020
The 2020 sporting year provided many highs and lows.
Dec 25, 09:00
Los Angeles Lakers win first NBA title in a decade with victory over Miami Heat
The team's leader scored a triple-double and was named Finals MVP.
Oct 12, 08:48
Miami Heat keep NBA Finals alive with narrow win over Los Angeles Lakers
The sides will face off again on Sunday.
Oct 10, 09:14
Naomi Osaka hoping to keep Kobe Bryant legacy alive after US Open win
Naomi Osaka recovered from a set down to defeat Victoria Azarenka.
Sep 13, 09:19
NBA roundup: LeBron James leads the way on Kobe Bryant Day for LA Lakers
LeBron James led the way with 30 points as the Lakers took a 3-1 series lead.
Aug 25, 09:46
Los Angeles Lakers clinch first conference title since 2010
LA have missed the post-season in the last six campaigns.
Aug 4, 08:51
On this day: Kobe Bryant ends illustrious career with 60-point showing
LA Lakers great died earlier this year.
Apr 13, 09:00
Kobe Bryant inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame
Recognition for five-time NBA champion, as well as Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett.
Apr 4, 19:49
Ten of the best sports autobiographies to help you through self-isolation
A look at some of the best-selling sports books to pass the time.
Mar 19, 15:55
LeBron James leads All-Stars to win on night when Kobe Bryant was remembered
Giannis Antetokounmpo's team were beaten at United Centre.
Feb 17, 06:44
NBA roundup: LeBron James stars in first LA Lakers win since Kobe Bryant's death
The Lakers had lost to the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.
Feb 2, 09:06
LA Lakers honour Kobe Bryant in first game since icon's death
A ceremony was held at Staples Centre before tip-off against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Feb 1, 08:42
NBA roundup: Raptors beat Cleveland for ninth straight win
Games in Boston and Los Angeles pay tribute to Kobe Bryant.
Jan 31, 07:31
LA Lakers franchise "forever changed" by Kobe Bryant death
Kobe Bryant played for the Lakers throughout his 20-year NBA career.
Jan 30, 08:02
Shaquille O'Neal pays tribute to "world's greatest" Kobe Bryant
Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant helped the LA Lakers win three straight championships from 2000 to 2002.
Jan 29, 08:42
NBA roundup: Khris Middleton stars as Bucks hit new heights in Wizards win
The Boston Celtics won away in Miami, while the Suns beat the Mavericks in Dallas.
Jan 29, 08:16
AC Milan pay tribute to Kobe Bryant ahead of Coppa Italia game
The NBA great died in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
Jan 28, 22:24
LeBron James vows to continue Kobe Bryant legacy in emotional tribute
Kobe Bryant's final tweet before his death in a helicopter crash was about James.
Jan 28, 08:49
NBA roundup: Lakers game postponed, Bam Adebayo dedicates display to Kobe Bryant
Los Angles Lakers' clash with city rivals the Clippers game was postponed following the death of NBA great Bryant on Sunday.
Jan 28, 08:41
Nick Kyrgios leads tennis tributes to basketball legend Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant was a big tennis fan who came to the US Open last summer.
Jan 27, 15:04
In Pictures: Sporting world pays tribute to Lakers legend Kobe Bryant
The five-time NBA champion died in a helicopter crash at the age of 41.
Jan 27, 10:55
Kobe Bryant: Vigils held around Los Angeles after NBA legend's tragic death
A vigil was held outside the Staples Centre, home of Kobe Bryant's former team the LA Lakers.
Jan 27, 10:51
"Dear Basketball...." - a look back at Kobe Bryant's Oscar-winning retirement letter
Kobe Bryant wrote the letter in November 2015 to announce he was calling time on his 20-year NBA career.
Jan 27, 10:48
NBA roundup: Kobe Bryant tragedy overshadows day's play
Players and fans paid their respects in various ways after the former Los Angeles Lakers star's death in a helicopter crash.
Jan 27, 09:12
Autralian Open players pay tribute to Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant was a big tennis fan and he attended the US Open last summer.
Jan 27, 09:05
Kobe Bryant obituary: From high-school star to NBA great and Oscar winner
The double Olympic champion spent his entire 20-year NBA career at the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jan 27, 08:16
Kobe Bryant's daughter 'also killed in crash'
Kobe Bryant's daughter, Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant, is reported to have been one of the victims of the helicopter crash that killed the basketball legend on Sunday.
Jan 26, 23:27
Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash at the age of 41
Former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant dies in a helicopter crash at the age of 41.
Jan 26, 20:08
NBA roundup: LeBron James posts 10th triple-double of season
LeBron James moves within 17 points of Kobe Bryant on the all-time scorers lost.
Jan 24, 09:17
NBA roundup: Anthony Davis hits 50 in Lakers' win over Timberwolves
The home team has the best record in the NBA.
Dec 9, 10:40
Kobe Bryant rules out Olympics participation
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant confirms that he will not participate in this year's Olympic Games in Rio.
Jan 18, 00:49
NBA roundup: Wins for Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, Charlotte Hornets
Sports Mole rounds up the action from Thursday night's three NBA games, with wins for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets and Charlotte Hornets.
Dec 18, 09:31
NBA roundup: Wins for Cleveland Cavaliers, Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers
Sports Mole brings you the lowdown on Tuesday night's four NBA games, with wins for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers.
Dec 16, 09:18
NBA roundup: Milwaukee Bucks end Golden State Warriors streak
Sports Mole rounds up Saturday's action from the NBA as the Golden State Warriors slip to their first defeat of the season.
Dec 13, 12:49