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Sam Lerner is a huge Los Angeles Lakers fan and at one point he even met Kobe Bryant. 🏀

Sam Lerner is a huge Los Angeles Lakers fan and at one point he even met Kobe Bryant. 🏀

In a now viral play, Jeremy Lin once waved off Kobe Bryant and scored a three-pointer over Chris Paul.

In a now viral play, Jeremy Lin once waved off Kobe Bryant and scored a three-pointer over Chris Paul.

Ja Morant has massive back and torso tattoos as a tribute to Kobe Bryant and his own Nike signature sneaker line.

Ja Morant has massive back and torso tattoos as a tribute to Kobe Bryant and his own Nike signature sneaker line.

Kobe Bryant watched Manny Pacquiao sparring at Wildcard.

Kobe Bryant watched Manny Pacquiao sparring at Wildcard.

Kobe Bryant was happy to help Isaiah! 🤝

Kobe Bryant was happy to help Isaiah! 🤝

Last year’s Grammys took place a day after Kobe’s fatal accident. 😢

Last year’s Grammys took place a day after Kobe’s fatal accident. 😢

Lamar Odom won two NBA titles alongside Kobe Bryant. 😔

Lamar Odom won two NBA titles alongside Kobe Bryant. 😔

Kobe Bryant was Spike's close friend, see some memorable moments.👍

Kobe Bryant was Spike's close friend, see some memorable moments.👍

Kobe Bryant was honored with the cover of the 'Mamba Forever' edition.

Kobe Bryant was honored with the cover of the 'Mamba Forever' edition.

He joked about his crying meme in his tearful tribute to Kobe. 😢

He joked about his crying meme in his tearful tribute to Kobe. 😢

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Kobe Bryant

American basketball player

Born

Died

Jan 26, 2020 at 41

Height

6'6" (1.98 m)

Biography

Kobe Bryant hailed from Philadelphia. Born on Wednesday, August 23, 1978, this Virgo made their mark as basketball player. Kobe Bryant's journey to fame began with their academic pursuits at schools like Lower Merion High School and the School of the Woods – Montessori.

Over the course of their career, they were honored with numerous accolades, including the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award, Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film and the All-NBA Team.

Kobe Bryant left us on Sunday, January 26, 2020.

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