Legend: Kobe Bryant, Mamba Out

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Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant died Jan. 26, 2020 at age 41. Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.

Bryant entered the NBA straight out of high school in 1996 and won five championships and one regular-season MVP award. Across the world, players, coaches and fans mourned Bryant's death. The NBA announced in February that the All-Star Game MVP award, which he won four times, would be renamed in his honor.

Kobe Bryant's career, in his own words

Relive Kobe Bryant's historic NBA career, as described by the Lakers icon.

Kobe's greatness was both beautiful and maddening

Kobe had the skill and knowledge to be any kind of player he wanted to be. -- Zach Lowe

Inside Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan's private friendship

"The Last Dance" offered a glimpse into the Michael Jordan-Kobe Bryant relationship, but the bond between the two basketball icons goes far deeper.

Pau Gasol, Kobe Bryant and the bond of brothers

Pau Gasol knew Kobe Bryant like few others -- and he cherishes each of those memories, big and small. He's "Uncle Pau." -- Ramona Shelburne

Kobe Bryant's legacy is all over the NBA floor

Kobe Bryant's imprint on the look and feel of modern basketball is among his greatest legacies, writes Kirk Goldsberry.

Kobe was relentless, curious and infinitely complicated

Jackie MacMullan remembers the Lakers legend as a man with limitless possibilities on and off the court.

Kobe Bryant never stopped trying to inspire

Kobe Bryant approached his post-basketball life with the same Mamba Mentality he displayed as a player: an audacious, unyielding will to motivate the next generation. -- Ramona Shelburne

The Kobe memorial, and the moments that moved us

Vanessa Bryant, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal and Diana Taurasi were among those who spoke during the memorial, while Beyonce, Alicia Keys and Christina Aguilera performed. Here is how Los Angeles, the Lakers and the NBA world honored Kobe and Gianna Bryant.

What was said after Kobe's death

People closest to Kobe Bryant shared the stories they looked back on ahead of his memorial service. -- Ramona Shelburne

Reckoning with Kobe Bryant's complicated past

With Kobe's death, Roxane Gay finds herself in the uncomfortable position of having to challenge her own rigidity in such matters.

The longest flight in Lakers history

The morning after LeBron James passed Kobe Bryant for third in all-time scoring, on the flight home from Philadelphia, the Lakers learned of Bryant's death. -- Dave McMenamin

LeBron: There will never be closure over Kobe's death

LeBron: There will never be closure over Kobe's death

LeBron James says he has been a wreck emotionally since the celebration of life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant.

Detail: Honoring Kobe Bryant

Phil details Kobe's performance in Game 5 of the 2010 WCF

Phil details Kobe's performance in Game 5 of the 2010 WCF

Phil Jackson goes in-depth on a Kobe Bryant fast-break dunk during Game 5 of the 2010 Western Conference finals. The new episode of "Detail," Honoring Kobe, is exclusively on ESPN+.

Watch the full episode on ESPN+

Pau Gasol breaks down Kobe's 61-point MSG masterpiece

Pau Gasol breaks down Kobe's 61-point MSG masterpiece

Pau Gasol breaks down a Kobe Bryant fadeaway during his 61-point performance at Madison Square Garden. The new episode of "Detail," Honoring Kobe, is available exclusively on ESPN+.

Watch the full episode on ESPN+

Taurasi breaks down Kobe's legendary 65-point game vs. Blazers

Taurasi breaks down Kobe's legendary 65-point game vs. Blazers

Diana Taurasi breaks down Kobe Bryant's 65-point performance against the Trail Blazers in 2007. The new episode of Detail, Honoring Kobe, is available exclusively on ESPN+.

Watch the full episode on ESPN+

MORE: Detail: From the mind of Kobe Bryant

Tributes to Kobe Bryant

Childhood home in Italy honors Kobe with plaza

Tributes pour in to mark Kobe's birthday

WNBA players pay tribute to Kobe Bryant on his birthday

Lakers to don 'Black Mamba' jerseys in Game 4 vs. Blazers

Raiders' Derek Carr to wear arm sleeve to honor Kobe

Lil Wayne honors Kobe at BET Awards

Kobe to appear on two covers of NBA 2K21

NBA All-Star Game MVP award named in honor of Kobe

More tributes from: Shaquille O'Neal | Jeanie Buss | Rob Pelinka | LeBron James

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