[331] He averaged 15.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists while shooting .462 from the field in eight Olympic contests. [228], Bryant received experimental platelet-rich plasma therapy called Orthokine in Germany to treat the pain on his left knee and ankle,[229][230] and Mike Brown replaced the retired Jackson as coach of the Lakers in the off-season. [433][434], In January 2002, Bryant bought a Mediterranean-style house for $4million, located on a cul-de-sac in Newport Coast, Newport Beach. Navigation Toggle NBA. [478], In high school, Bryant was a member of a rap group called CHEIZAW, named after the Chi Sah gang in the martial arts film Kid with the Golden Arm. [416] In early December 2016, Vanessa gave birth to their third daughter,[417][418][419] and in January 2019 the Bryants announced they were expecting a fourth daughter. But Bryant only embodied his Black Mamba persona years after he moved out of . He did not say how many pages had been written or whether the book had a title. The road to the Finals would prove a lot tougher than the record run the Lakers had enjoyed the previous year. [296] However, he played in the season opener to begin his 20th season with the Lakers, surpassing John Stockton's league record of 19 for the most seasons with the same team. These included being named Naismith High School Player of the Year, Gatorade Men's National Basketball Player of the Year, a McDonald's All-American, a first-team Parade All-American and a USA Today All-USA First Team player. The basis given for the suspension was that Bryant had performed an "unnatural motion" in swinging his arm backward. A security guard opens a steel door leading into a vault containing hundreds of collectibles at Collectors Vault, a new company that is making it easier for collectors to store and trade. [144], On March 16, Bryant scored a season-high 65 points in a home game against the Portland Trail Blazers, which helped end the Lakers 7-game losing streak. Rare Pikachu, Kobe's sneakers a hidden vault guards it all. Bryant scored 20 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter, along with six assists, as Team USA defeated Spain 118107 in the gold medal game on August 24, 2008, for its first gold medal in a worldwide competition since the 2000 Olympics. [178] Bryant led the team to tie the franchise record for most wins to start the season going 172,[179] and by the middle of December they compiled a 213 record. [539][540][541], Bryant also appeared at the start of the In Memoriam segment of the 92nd Academy Awards following his Oscar in 2018 for Dear Basketball, and Spike Lee wore a suit in tribute to him at the ceremony. [198] Bryant finished the regular season missing four of the final five games, due to injuries to his knee and finger. [455] A notable exception was Nike, Inc., who had signed him to a five-year, $4045million contract just before the incident. Bryant's first high-school number was 24 before he switched to 33. ESPN Says It Was Someone on Inside With the Initials Kobe Bryant", "Phil Jackson's new book focuses a lot on (who else?) had 23. . For us to honor him, being on the floor, this is what it's all about. [18] Bryant's family was Catholic and he was brought up with this faith. [537] On February 15, NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced that the All-Star Game MVP Award would be renamed to the NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player in Bryant's honor. 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[512], Bryant also co-wrote/produced several young adult novels through Granity Studios: The Wizenard Series: Training Camp, Legacy and the Queen, and Epoca: The Tree of Ecrof. With 35 years of extensive industry experience, we at Bryant Security guard Company in Miami is in protecting communities, businesses, properties and people in South Florida. [131] For the month of January, Bryant averaged 43.4 points per game,[132] the eighth highest single month scoring average in NBA history and highest for any player other than Chamberlain. - https://discord.gg/xskRj4SSUBSCRIBE. [107] Jackson's contract as coach was not renewed, and Rudy Tomjanovich took over. [302][303] In his press conference after the announcement, he acknowledged his declining skills. The song was also used by Sprite in its 2011 marketing campaign in China. Two security guards were shot, one fatally, by the police near the HiLo Supermarket in Negril this morning. [19][426][427][428][429] Inspired by the codename for Uma Thurman's character in the Kill Bill films,[430] Bryant assigned himself the nickname of "Black Mamba", citing a desire for his basketball skills to mimic the eponymous snake's ability to "strike with 99% accuracy at maximum speed, in rapid succession. [451][452] His first signature shoe was the Equipment KB 8. [297] On November 24, 2015, the Lakers fell to 212 after losing 11177 to the Warriors. [329], On June 23, 2008, he was named to the USA Men's Senior National Team for the 2008 Summer Olympics. [521] Initial reports indicated that the helicopter crashed in the hills above Calabasas in heavy fog. However, Bryant's lawyers asked the auction house to return the items. ", Celtics general manager Jan Volk on Kobe Bryant during a pre-draft workout in 1996. Entering the fourth quarter, Bryant outscored the entire Mavericks team 6261, the only time a player has done this through three quarters since the introduction of the shot clock. [289] Though he was right-handed, he returned to play in the game and ran the offense while shooting, dribbling, and passing almost exclusively with his left hand. He met the show's star, Brandy, earlier in the year at a Nike All-Star basketball game, and then a couple of months later in May 1996, Bryant was Brandy's date to her Hollywood High School senior prom. Jackson utilized the triangle offense that he implemented to win six championships with the Chicago Bulls; this offense would help both Bryant and O'Neal rise to the elite class of the NBA. [46][50] In 1996, Bryant took R&B singer Brandy to her Hollywood High senior prom. The duo of O'Neal and Bryant backed with a strong bench led to the Lakers winning 67 games, tied for fifth-most in NBA history. [147] The following game, Bryant recorded 50 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves,[148] after which he scored 60 points in a road win against the Memphis Grizzliesbecoming the second Laker to score three straight 50-plus point games, a feat not seen since Jordan last did it in 1987. Bryant was drafted out of high school by the Charlotte Hornets with the 13th overall pick in 1996, then was traded to the Lakers. He and the other guard were reportedly mistaken for gunmen. Bryant had checked into The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera in Eagle County in advance of undergoing knee surgery nearby. [32] From 1987 to 1989, his father played for Olimpia Basket Pistoia where he paired with former Detroit Pistons Leon Douglas. [157] However, three days later, on Stephen A. Smith's radio program, Bryant expressed anger over a Lakers "insider" who claimed that Bryant was responsible for Shaquille O'Neal's departure from the team, and publicly stated, "I want to be traded. In the airline's latest commercial, the duo competes to win the attention of a young boy. [315] He became just the fourth NBA player over 37 years old to log at least 35 points, five rebounds, and five assists in a game. [259] The Lakers finished the season at 4537, good for seventh in the West. [357] Bryant rarely drew charges when he played defense, which he believed spared his body and contributed to his longevity. [192] He continued his dominant clutch plays making yet another game-winning three-pointer against the Sacramento Kings,[193] and what would be the game-winning field goal against the Boston Celtics. [538] In May 2020, the Mamba Sports Academy was renamed to Sports Academy out of respect for Bryant. In the 2002 Finals, against the New Jersey Nets, Bryant averaged 26.8 points, 51.4% shooting, 5.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists per game, which included scoring a quarter of the team's points. [271] Bryant was averaging 13.8 points, 6.3 assists, and 4.3 rebounds. [200] The Lakers swept the Utah Jazz in the second round[201] and advanced to the Western Conference Finals, where they faced the Phoenix Suns. [535] The game was the second-most-watched in ESPN history, averaging 4.41 million viewers. Bryant won his fifth championship and earned his second consecutive NBA Finals MVP award. Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has an idea to change the NBA logo to honor Kobe Bryant -- and Bryant's widow, Vanessa Bryant, fully supports it. He grew up with two older sisters, Sharia and Shaya, and had a close relationship with them until his death. People can say he stole his moves from Michael Jordan, but Kobe did it in a great way and always showed. [203] In a rematch against the 2008 Champion Boston Celtics, Bryant, despite shooting 6 for 24 from the field, led the Lakers back from a 13-point third-quarter deficit in Game 7 to win the championship; he scored 10 of his game-high 23 points in the fourth quarter and finished the game with 15 rebounds. I'm very proud to represent this organization, to represent this city. [501] On November 4, 2010, Bryant appeared alongside Zach Braff at the Call of Duty: Black Ops launch event at the Santa Monica Airport, where they presented a $1million check to the Call of Duty Endowment, an Activision-founded nonprofit organization that helps veterans transition to civilian careers after their military service has ended. [509], On October 23, 2018, Bryant's book The Mamba Mentality: How I Play, with photographs and afterword by Andrew D. Bernstein, an introduction by Phil Jackson, and a foreword by Pau Gasol, was published by MCD / Farrar, Straus and Giroux. James also delivered a speech to the crowd before the game, and every player in the Lakers starting lineup was announced with Bryant's name. [65] Bryant's performance throughout the year earned him a spot on the NBA All-Rookie Second Team with fellow bench teammate Travis Knight. 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[211] On February 1, 2011, Bryant became one of seven players with at least 25,000 points, 5,000 rebounds, and 5,000 assists. [102] This caused Bryant to miss some games due to court appearances or attend court earlier in the day and travel to play games later on the same day. It featured his insights into the game of basketball and in-depth analyses of games and individual players. 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Mr. Harding was employed to Secure World Security Company. "[448][449] The accuser filed a separate lawsuit against Bryant, which the two sides settled privately. [321] The Lakers finished the season with a 1765 record, their worst record in franchise history. [281][283] He was suffering from soreness in his knees, feet, back, and Achilles tendons and Scott planned to reduce his workload going forward. In 2017, the Lakers retired both his Nos. [496][497] He also appeared on MTV's Ridiculousness in 2019. [447] In September 2004, the assault case was dropped by prosecutors after the accuser decided not to testify at the trial. The Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic in five games. [251] With a disappointing 1725 start to the season,[252] D'Antoni had Bryant became the primary facilitator on offense and Nash was moved off the ball and became more of a spot-up shooter. Bryant shot four air balls at the end of the game; the Jazz won 9893 in overtime to eliminate the Lakers 41. His next two seasons were cut short by injuries to his knee and shoulder, respectively. He was posthumously voted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020 and named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021. Playing without Bryant, the Lakers were swept in four games by the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the playoffs. The book looks back on his career with photos and his reflections. During the All-Star weekend, Bryant participated in the Rookie Challenge and won the 1997 Slam Dunk Contest, becoming the youngest dunk champion at the age of 18. [140] Despite Bryant's 27.9 points per game in the series, the Lakers broke down and ultimately fell to the Suns in seven games. Email. Bryant's four NBA All-Star Game MVP Awards are tied with Bob Pettit for the most in NBA history. [25], Sony pushed Bryant from his roots of underground hip hop into a more radio-friendly sound. [i][406] This disagreement resulted in an estrangement period of over two years, which ended when the couple's first daughter was born. By finishing off the Denver Nuggets in the Conference Finals in six games, the Lakers earned their second straight trip to the NBA Finals. Kobe Bryant, in full Kobe Bean Bryant, (born August 23, 1978, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.died January 26, 2020, Calabasas, California), American professional basketball player, who helped lead the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) to five championships (2000-02 and 2009-10). [215][216] During the season, Bryant moved from 12th to 6th place on the NBA all-time career scoring list, passing John Havlicek, Dominique Wilkins, Oscar Robertson, Hakeem Olajuwon, Elvin Hayes, and Moses Malone. It might seem shocking that Kobe Bryant leads all shooting guards for the most rebounds in the regular season by a shooting guard. [307][308] Still, he was honored around the league with video tributes and fan ovations,[306] including arenas that historically jeered him such as TD Garden in Boston, Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Moda Center in Portland, Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, and Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City. "[356] According to Bryant, "I would go 0 for 30 before I would go 0 for 9; 0 for 9 means you beat yourself, you psyched yourself out of the game. [412] The birth resulted in a reconciliation between Bryant and his parents. [519] The group was traveling to Camarillo Airport in Ventura County for a basketball game at Mamba Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks. [137], Later in the season, it was reported that Bryant would change his jersey number from 8 to 24 at the start of the 200607 season. His debut album, Visions, was scheduled to release in the spring of 2000. [89] They swept the San Antonio Spurs in the Conference Finals to advance to the Finals, before losing their first game against the Philadelphia 76ers in overtime. [189] A week later, Bryant suffered an avulsion fracture in his right index finger in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. [382] He was the Lakers' all-time leading scorer, and his five titles are tied for the most in franchise history. [465], On December 13, 2010, Bryant signed a two-year endorsement deal with Turkey's national airline, Turkish Airlines. "[167] West, who was responsible for bringing Bryant to the Lakers, was on hand at the press conference to observe Bryant receive his MVP trophy from NBA commissioner David Stern. While the Lakers swept the Blazers and defeated the Spurs 41 in the first two rounds of the playoffs, the Lakers did not have home-court advantage against the Sacramento Kings. The accusation briefly tarnished Bryant's reputation, resulting in the loss of several of his endorsement contracts.[10]. [398] Bryant was also a 12-time All-Defensive Team selection, trailing only Duncan's 15, and nine times he was named to the All-Defensive First Team, tied with Jordan, Garnett, and Gary Payton for the most all time. On January 14, 2002, Bryant recorded a then career-high 56 points to go along with five rebounds and four assists in a 12081 win over the visiting Memphis Grizzlies. [e] On January 21, 2015, Bryant suffered a rotator cuff tear in his right shoulder while driving baseline for a two-handed dunk against the New Orleans Pelicans. [332], Bryant rejoined the national team for the 2012 Summer Olympics. [138][139] After the Lakers' season ended, Bryant said on TNT that he wanted 24 as a rookie, but it was unavailable as it was worn by George McCloud, as was 33, retired with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. 2440 W. Medtronic Way Suite A Tempe, AZ 85281. dummy 480-204-4960 Mike (all online class issues) dummy 602-754-0964 Tony. If Bryant talked to teammates in his earlier years, it was usually "give me the damn ball," but during the latter period, "[Bryant] embraced the team and his teammates, calling them up when we were on the road and inviting them out to dinner. He claimed his first All-Star MVP trophy after a 31-point performance in Philadelphia when he was loudly booed by fans as they had throughout the game, stemming from his earlier comment to a 76ers heckler during the Finals that the Lakers were "going to cut your hearts out". His injury came while he was playing seven consecutive quarters and at least 40 minutes for seven consecutive games. The 201516 season "is all I have left to give./My heart can take the pounding/My mind can handle the grind/But my body knows it's time to say goodbye./And that's OK./I'm ready to let you go. 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Bryant was also the first choice for the role of Jesus Shuttlesworth in Spike Lee's 1998 film He Got Game, but he turned down the role, saying "this summer is too big for me. [129][130] In that same month, Bryant also became the first player since 1964 to score 45 points or more in four consecutive games, joining Chamberlain and Baylor as the only players to do so. [250], Bryant was leading the league in scoring through much of the first 42 games. [366][367] Many players have considered him difficult to play with because of his high level of commitment and performance. [181] In a game against the Knicks on February 2, 2009, Bryant scored 61 points, setting a record for the most points scored at Madison Square Garden. That could be the case for Oregon Ducks guard Chris Duarte, whose draft stock has soared and is now widely projected to be a first-round pick. [225][226] Bryant and other Lakers appeared in a Lakers public service announcement denouncing his behavior. [396] Four times Bryant was named the All-Star MVP, a record he shares with Bob Pettit. [463] CNN estimated Bryant's endorsement deals in 2007 to be worth $16million a year. [164], Despite an injury to his shooting hand's small finger, described as "a complete tear of the radial collateral ligament, an avulsion fracture, and a volar plate injury at the MCP joint" that occurred in a game on February 5, 2008, Bryant played all 82 games of the regular season instead of opting for surgery. [121][122] A month later, at the 2006 NBA All-Star Game, the two were seen laughing together. [469] In 2013, Forbes listed Bryant the fifth highest paid sports star in the world behind Floyd Mayweather, Cristiano Ronaldo, LeBron James and Lionel Messi.[470]. The cause of the crash was hard to investigate, as the helicopter was not equipped with a black box. [411], The Bryants' first daughter, Natalia, was born in January 2003. [90] He continued his all-round play by averaging 25.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game. Trivia He was associated with the rap group 'CHEIZAW' and has even released a song titled 'K.O.B.E.' He spoke fluent Italian. After Kobe's homecoming game in Philly this week, Kobe Bryant was surprised by his former high school point guard, the very funny Evan Monsky, during the post game conference. [34][35] During summers, Bryant would come back to the United States to play in a basketball summer league. [88] Once again, Bryant led the team in assists, with five per game. The accuser stated that Bryant raped her in his hotel room the night before Bryant was to have the procedure. ", "Better scoring night: Kobe's 81 or Wilt's 100? [284][285] Three times Bryant had exceeded 40 minutes in a game,[286] and the coach blamed himself for overloading him after he started the season in such great shape. In addition, he averaged 6.9 rebounds, 5.9 assists, and 2.2 steals per game, all career-highs to that point. [531][532][533], The NBA had postponed the Lakers' game against the Clippers just two days after the accident on January 28the first time an NBA game was postponed for any reason since the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing led to the postponement of a Celtics game. Firefighters work the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California where Kobe Bryant and eight others died. [233] It was the sixth time in his career he scored 40 or more points in four straight games, a feat exceeded only by Chamberlain (19 times). Home; Tickets; Schedule. The 34-year-old Bryant was averaging his most minutes (38.6) in six years, and only Portland rookie Damian Lillard was averaging more minutes. Bryant Erupts as Lakers Roll", "In Most Areas, Good or Bad, Kobe Bryant Has Simply Done More", "What was more impressive: Chamberlain's 100 point game or Kobe's 81? [222][223][224] He later apologized for the use of the word. [239], The Lakers in 201213 acquired center Dwight Howard and point guard Steve Nash. [54], Before the 1996 NBA draft, Bryant had worked out in Los Angeles, where he scrimmaged against former Lakers players Larry Drew and Michael Cooper and, according to then-Laker general manager Jerry West, "marched over these people". [188] Bryant was the league's leading scorer throughout the 2000s decade, accumulating 21,065 points in regular season play between the 1999-00 and 200809 seasons. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Family-owned and -operated, Bryant is the Best Security Company In Miami since 1985. A shooting guard, he spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Rocky Hendrix MyCareer in NBA 2K11FOLLOW ME ON TWITCH! 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