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Kobe Bryant was an American basketball player, one of the most famous and talented players in the history of the NBA (National Basketball Association).

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1. Date of birth and death: Kobe Bryant was born on August 23, 1978 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Sadly, he tragically died in a helicopter accident on January 26, 2020 in Calabasas, California, at the age of 41.
2. Basketball career: Bryant was known for his all-around style of play, shooting ability and exceptional determination on the court. He spent his entire professional career with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he played from 1996-2016.
3. Achievements and titles: Kobe Bryant has won many awards and achievements in his career. With the Los Angeles Lakers, he won five NBA championship titles (2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010). He was also selected for the NBA All-Star Game on several occasions, was named MVP of the NBA Finals, and won the Olympic gold medal twice (2008, 2012) as a member of the US national team.
4. Scoring: Bryant was one of the most efficient scorers in league history. On the day of his retirement, he had the third highest number of points scored in NBA history (after Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Karl Malone).
5. Nicknames: Kobe Bryant has had many nicknames, including "Black Mamba," which he called himself after completing his rehabilitation process from injury. "Black Mamba" also became a symbol of his mentality and determination on the court.
6. Inspiration for other players: Kobe was a mentor to many young basketball players and NBA players. His work to improve his skills, work ethic and dedication were an inspiration to many around the world.
7. Oscar for documentary film: After his basketball career ended, Bryant won an Academy Award for Best Animated Short for his work on "Dear Basketball," based on a farewell letter he wrote before his career ended.
8. Family: Kobe Bryant left behind his wife Vanessa and four children, Natalia, Gianna, Bianca and Capri. His daughter Gianna, who also had a passion for basketball, died with him in a tragic helicopter accident.

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1. Number 8 and 24: Kobe Bryant wore two jersey numbers in his NBA career - 8 and 24. He wore the number 8 early in his career and later changed it to 24. Both numbers were reserved by the Los Angeles Lakers as a tribute to Bryant.
2. Young rookie: Kobe Bryant was selected as the 13th pick in the first round of the 1996 NBA draft by the Charlotte Hornets, and was later traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. At the time, he was the youngest player in NBA history to make his league debut, at just 18 years old.
3. Match with 81 points: In January 2006, Kobe Bryant scored 81 points in one game against the Toronto Raptors. This is the second-highest score in NBA history for points scored in a single game, second only to the 100 points scored by Wilt Chamberlain.
4. Participation in the film: Kobe Bryant has not only been associated with basketball, but has also appeared in movies. In 1996 he played himself in the film "Kazaam" alongside Shaquille O'Neal, and in 2019 he won an Oscar for the animated film "Dear Basketball," which told the story of his passion for basketball.
5. Six NBA championships: Along with the five championship titles won with the Los Angeles Lakers, Bryant also has six NBA Finals to his credit, highlighting his dominance and importance to the team.
6. Championships with various partners: Kobe Bryant is the only player in NBA history to win league titles playing with two different numbers (8 and 24) and with two different partners - Shaquille O'Neal (three titles) and Pau Gasol (two titles).
7. Passion for soccer: Before focusing on basketball, Bryant was also a talented soccer player. He played the position of defender and even had plans to become a professional soccer player in his youth, before ultimately deciding to focus on basketball.
8. Italian language studies: Kobe Bryant spent part of his childhood in Italy, where his father played in the local basketball leagues. Therefore, he spoke fluent Italian and held Italian citizenship.
9. Mentor to other players: After his career ended, Bryant continued to actively support young basketball players and acted as a mentor for many NBA players, giving them advice and support.
10. Motivation from failure: Bryant often talked about how he used setbacks and criticism as motivation to improve his skills and performance on the court.