One of the most remembered people of a generation, the world was shocked when news broke that Kobe Bryant had died in a helicopter crash at only 41 years of age, and most thought that would be the biggest story of 2020. It seemed like he would be in the league forever and fans took him for granted, but the momentous career and life of Kobe Bryant turned out to be bittersweet. From his childhood in Italy, 2 decades as a Laker, assault case in 2003, fued with Shaq, Oscar win, 5 NBA championships and 7 Finals appearances, join me in this video as take a condensed look at the life of Kobe Bryant.

00:00 Intro
1:11 Childhood
4:05 1996 NBA Draft
7:22 Kobe's First-Second Season
9:20 Kobe's Third Season and Wedding
11:14 Phil Jkn. joins Lakers and 2000s Finals Run - 3 peat
15:20 2003 Assualt Case
17:25 Finals loss to Pistons, Shaq joins Heat, Ph J. leaves
19:36 06-08 seasons, scoring title, Celtics Loss
21:43 Back to Back Finals Wins, Career winds down
23:17 Final Season
24:35 Retirement
26:19 Death and Tributes
28:13 Conclusion