Kobe Bryant's unforgettable career, in 10 photos
Bryant's rise from rookie to future Hall-of-Famer
Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan talk during a game in Chicago in 1997, Bryant's rookie season.
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Bryant dunks against the Boston Celtics in his first NBA Finals appearance in Los Angeles in 2008.
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Bryant during a 2010 parade in Los Angeles following his second consecutive NBA championship.
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Bryant shooting during a game against the Chicago Bulls in Los Angeles in 2011.
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Bryant during the Western Conference quarterfinals in Los Angeles against the Denver Nuggets.
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Bryant dunks during the 2012 Western Conference semifinals in Oklahoma City.
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Bryant dunks against Nigeria during the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
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Bryant looks at the scoreboard during a 2013 game in Houston.
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Bryant shoots between Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder during a 2015 game in Los Angeles.
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Bryant addresses the crowd after scoring 60 points in his final NBA game in Los Angeles.
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