Farewell, Kobe, It’s Been Real

On Wednesday, Los Angeles Laker guard Kobe Bryant plays his last game in the NBA after a storied 20-year career. Suggested Reading The Best Black Super Bowl Halftime Performances of the Modern Era, Ranked Say It Loud: The Ultimate Black History Month 2026 Playlist Rapper Lil Jon Speaks Out After Missing Son Is Found Dead…

On Wednesday, Los Angeles Laker guard Kobe Bryant plays his last game in the NBA after a storied 20-year career.

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In that time, he became a five-time NBA champion, a two-time NBA Finals MVP, an 18-time NBA All-Star (with four All-Star MVP trophies) and one of the few players who easily fit into any conversation about the best all-time players in the NBA.

In a career filled with highlights (and some lowlights), it wasn’t easy picking just 10 of his best moments. But we waded through the video to bring you what are arguably Bryant’s 10 greatest achievements on the court.

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