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His next two seasons were cut short by injuries to his knee and shoulder, respectively. Citing physical decline, Bryant retired after the 2015–16 season. In 2017, the Lakers retired both his Nos. 8 and 24, making him the only player in NBA history to have multiple numbers retired by the same franchise.
How many games did Kobe lose in his career? ›
Kobe Bryant lost 510 times in his career.
What did Kobe do post retirement? ›
Notably, he created a production company, Granity Studios. He developed a short film “Dear Basketball” that won an Academy Award in 2017. Since then, he created a series of books for children, The Wizenard Series, designed to inspire kids.
How old was Kobe Bryant when he joined the NBA? ›
On Nov. 3, 1996, Kobe Bryant made his NBA debut with the Los Angeles Lakers, beginning what would become an illustrious 20-year career. At 18 years, 72 days old, he became the youngest player to ever appear in an NBA game. Though that mark was later broken by Jermaine O'Neal (18 years, 53 days) on Dec.
What age did Kobe quit? ›
Kobe scored a staggering 60 points in the final game, leading the Lakers to a 101-96 victory. After the game, Kobe gave an emotional retirement speech, and an official Jersey retirement speech in 2017. Kobe was age 37 when he retired, having spent 20 years of his career playing for the Lakers.
How many minutes did Kobe play? ›
Kobe Bryant played for 48,637 minutes in his career.
| NAME | MIN | 3P% |
|---|
| Kobe Bryant | 2,783 | 30.5 |
| Kobe Bryant | 3,063 | 25.0 |
| Kobe Bryant | 3,401 | 38.3 |
| Kobe Bryant | 2,447 | 32.7 |
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What records did Kobe Bryant hold? ›
Six career 60-point games. 25 career 50-point games. 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, the most with one team in NBA history. His 18 consecutive All-Star Game selections is the league's longest streak, while only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more selections ever (19).
Was Kobe hurt in 2011? ›
2011 Postseason: Another Ankle Sprain
Kobe didn't miss any time due to the injury. But it was all for naught, as the team was swept in the next round by the eventual champions, the Dallas Mavericks.
Does Kobe have 2 jerseys retired? ›
Kobe Bryant (8 and 24)
He played from 1996 to 2016, playing 1198 games and winning five championship rings. He is the only player with two retired numbers, wearing each for 10 years.
Kobe Bryant Gave Back to Underserved Communities Just as Much as He Gave His All on the Court. The Bryant family founded The Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation (KVBFF) in 2007 to help improve the lives of those in need and encourage young people to stay active with sports.
Who was the 17 year old drafted in the NBA? ›
Andrew Bynum: 18 years, 6 days
When Andrew Bynum was selected 10th overall in the 2005 draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, he was only 17. By the time he suited up in his first NBA game, he had turned 18 roughly a week earlier.
Who is the youngest NBA player in 2024? ›
Why is Kobe named Kobe? ›
He was named after the Japanese dish Kobe beef when his parents spotted it on a menu. Between 1985 and 1995 there were only 14 recorded births in the United States given this name. Later, there were 87 born with this name in the year of 1996 alone, the year in which Bryant was drafted into the NBA.
When was the last game of Kobe Bryant's career? ›
On April 13, 2016 Kobe Bryant capped off his legendary career with 60 points in a win vs the Jazz!
Who replaced Kobe? ›
In addition to James, other Lakers players also stepped up to fill the void left by Bryant. Anthony Davis is a skilled power forward who the Lakers acquired in a trade before the 2019-2020 season, and he became an integral part of the team's success.
Did Kobe ever lose a final? ›
Kobe Bryant came up short 14 times in the NBA Finals in his career.
