1996 Draft Portrait NEW YORK - 1996: First Round NBA draft pick Kobe Bryant poses for a photo. Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Andy Hayt/NBAE via Getty Images) (Andy Hayt/NBAE via Getty Images)
Bryant and father pose for a portrait 1996: Kobe Bryant and his father pose for a portrait. Copyright 2002 NBAE (Photo by: Andy Hayt/NBAE via Getty Images) (Andy Hayt/NBAE via Getty Images)
Kobe Bryant Studio Portrait NEW JERSEY - JUNE 1996: Kobe Bryant poses for a portrait during the Rookie Shoot circa June 1996 in New Jersey. Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Philadelphia 76ers PHILADELPHIA, PA - January 26: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on January 26, 1996 at the CoreStates Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Jennifer Pottheiser /NBAE via Getty Images) (Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images)
Kobe Bryant Classics INGLEWOOD - 1997: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers grabs a rebound during a 1997 NBA game at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) (Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers: Kobe Bryant INGLEWOOD, CA - 1997: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks during a game circa 1999 at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. Copyright 1997 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) (Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
Portrait of Kobe Bryant Aug 1998: Portrait of Kobe Bryant during a conference at an Adidas promotional tour of Sydney, Australia Mandatory Credit: Allsport UK /Allsport (Getty Images/Getty Images)
006634.SP.0416.lakers1Kobe Bryant dons the headset and mike as he sits on the scorer's table and d 006634.SP.0416.lakers1Kobe Bryant dons the headset and mike as he sits on the scorer's table and does interview after Sunday's victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.(April 16, 2000) (Photo by Vince Compagnone/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) (Vince Compagnone/Los Angeles Times via Getty Imag)
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant during a break in the action in game against Toronto at Staples Center on M Lakers guard Kobe Bryant during a break in the action in game against Toronto at Staples Center on Mar.7, 2001. (Photo by Vince Compagnone/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) (Vince Compagnone/Los Angeles Times via Getty Imag)
New York Knicks v Los Angeles Lakers LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 16: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against the New York Knicks on December 16, 2008 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 116-114. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) (Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
NBA Finals Game 6: Boston Celtics v Los Angeles Lakers LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 15: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts in the second period while taking on the Boston Celtics in Game Six of the 2010 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 15, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
NBA Finals Game 7: Boston Celtics v Los Angeles Lakers LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 17: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers points in the second quarter of Game Seven of the 2010 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics at Staples Center on June 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
NBA Finals Game 7: Boston Celtics v Los Angeles Lakers LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 17: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers struggles to hold both the Larry O'Brien trophy and the MVP trophy after the Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics in Game Seven of the 2010 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NBA Finals Game 7: Boston Celtics v Los Angeles Lakers LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 17: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers holds up the Larry O'Brien trophy after the Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics in Game Seven of the 2010 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Phoenix Suns v Los Angeles Lakers, Game 2 LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 19: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a play against the Phoenix Suns in the fourth quarter of Game Two of the Western Conference Finals during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on May 19, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How/Getty Images)
New Orleans Hornets v Los Angeles Lakers - Game Two LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 20: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts in the second quarter while taking on the New Orleans Hornets in Game Two of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs on April 20, 2011 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How/Getty Images)
New Orleans Hornets v Los Angeles Lakers - Game Two LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 20: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes up for a dunk over Emeka Okafor #50 of the New Orleans Hornets in Game Two of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs on April 20, 2011 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Phoenix Suns PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 19: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers adjusts his jersey during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on February 19, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 102-90. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Washington Wizards WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 02: (Editors Note: Image has been converted to black and white) Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Verizon Center on December 2, 2015 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Houston Rockets v Los Angeles Lakers LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 17: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers waits for a free throw during the first half against the Houston Rockets at Staples Center on December 17, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How/Getty Images)
Utah Jazz v Los Angeles Lakers LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 13: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles during the post game news conference after scoring 60 points in the final game of his NBA career at Staples Center on April 13, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How/Getty Images)
Utah Jazz v Los Angeles Lakers LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 13: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks back in the first half while taking on the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on April 13, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How/Getty Images)
Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 18: Kobe Bryant speaks to the media at a press conference before his #8 and #24 jerseys are retired by the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How/Getty Images)
Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 18: Kobe Bryant walk out to center court during his jersey retirement ceremony at halftime of a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center on December 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How/Getty Images)
Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 18: Kobe Bryant poses with his family at halftime after both his #8 and #24 Los Angeles Lakers jerseys are retired at Staples Center on December 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How/Getty Images)
WHite House Honors Los Angeles Lakers U.S. President George W. Bush (R) receives a team jersey from from Los Angeles Lakers basketball player Kobe Bryant during a ceremony honoring the team for their 2001 NBA championship title January 28, 2002 at the White House in Washington DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Teen Choice Awards 2002 - Show Kobe Bryant at the Teen Choice Awards 2002 held at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, Ca., August 4, 2002. (photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images/Fox) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
90th Annual Academy Awards - Press Room HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 04: Filmmaker Kobe Bryant, winner of the Best Animated Short Film award for 'Dear Basketball,' poses in the press room during the 90th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 4, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
LA Community Screening Of Warner Bros Pictures' "Just Mercy" - Arrivals LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 06:Kobe Bryant attends the LA Community Screening Of Warner Bros Pictures' "Just Mercy" at Cinemark Baldwin Hills on January 06, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
