Kobe Bean Bryant was an American professional basketball player. A shooting guard, Bryant played his entire 20-season career in the National Basketball Association with the Los Angeles Lakers. He entered the NBA directly from high school and won five NBA championships.

Born: August 23, 1978

Died: January 26, 2020

Cause of death: Helicopter crash

Kobe Bryant's death impacted LA and he was the life of LA. Kobe will always be remembered.