Updated: Jan. 26, 2020 at 8:37 PM
Remembering the career of NBA legend Kobe Bryant (17 images)
Kobe Bryant, 41, and his daughter Gianna, 13, died in a helicopter crash in California on January 26, 2020. that killed nine people. Here's a look back at Bryant's NBA career, 20 years with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant stands during a time out against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York City during a game on January 26, 2014. Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna in Calabasas, Calif., on January 26, 2020. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
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At the age of 17, Bryant was selected 13th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the 1996 NBA draft. He was then traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Vlade Divac. File Photo by Steve Grayson/UPI
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Bryant played 20 years in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers and averaged 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists throughout his career. File Photo by James Nielsen/UPI
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Bryant presented a Lakers Jersey to President George W. Bush after winning the 2001 NBA championship. File Photo by Roger L. Wollenberg/UPI
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