Kobe Bryant is one of the most beloved athletes; even after his passing, he continues to be an inspiration to many athletes.
Throughout his career, Kobe Bryant became the fourth leading scorer in the history of the NBA. His 33,643 baskets positioned him on this site. But on top of that, he broke 30 records only within the franchise of the Lakers.
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While the ego tends to weigh artists and athletes alike, there was only harmony between Kobe and his athletic fellows. As much the press tried to upset him with other great figures in basketball, he never gave in to provocations.
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His wife Vanessa Laine was the love of his life; Even when her family opposed her marriage because they didn’t know each other well enough and she was very young, they were still a strong couple who supported each other at all times.
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Another of his passions was music and beyond having been close to having consolidated a career in this field, the star of the urban genre, Bad Bunny paid homage to him in his song “6 rings”.
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Also known as “Black Mamba”, it seems Kobe was not afraid of anything; However, in 2013, he revealed he was afraid of bees.
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To make matters worse, Kobe had an acting streak. In 2018, he won the Oscar for best animated short with “Dear Basketball”, a short film in which, in addition to showing his love for sport, he experimented with another facet of his routine.
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In December 2014, Bryant dethroned Michael Jordan in points. He became a five-time NBA champion and was named “MVP” twice.
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After his departure, his signatures and promotional items increased significantly in price; even some items with prices as high as $ 65,000 have been found online.
Michael Jackson was one of his closest friends; After being his inspiration, he became a guide for Kobe who motivated him to do his best on the court. At Bryant’s funeral, Michael said a few words, unable to stop himself from crying in public.
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Celebrities like Demi Lovato, Kylie Jenner and Justin Bieber were his fans and imitated him in life; upon his death, Bieber set to work donating $ 12,000 to the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation, which was established to provide opportunities for young talent in the sport.
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