The Lakers would respond by going 151 in the playoffs. Statistically, the 200001 season saw Bryant perform similarly to the previous year, but he averaged six more points per game (28.5). Bryant debuted in the Summer Pro League in Long Beach, California, scoring 25 points in front of a standing-room-only crowd. In addition, he was also voted to start in the NBA All-Star Game for the third year in a row (no game in 1999). [244] On December 18, in a 101100 win over the Charlotte Bobcats, Bryant scored 30+ points in his seventh consecutive game, the longest streak by an NBA player after turning 34 years old; it was the fourth-longest such streak in his career. [106] In that series, Bryant averaged 22.6 points per game and 4.4 assists while shooting 35.1% from the field. [247][248] Bryant acknowledged he was a more focused defender when he had a challenging defensive assignment as opposed to when he played off the ball against weaker players. The deceased was identified as 25-year-old Dellon Harding, of Seaton Crescent, Savanna-la-Mar. [513] The Wizarenard Series: Season One topped the New York Times middle-grade hardcover list. In the playoffs, teammate O'Neal declared Bryant the best player in the league. [359][360][361], Bryant was also lauded for his relentless work ethic, dubbed the "Mamba mentality". [387] In October 2021, Bryant was honored as one of the league's greatest players of all time by being named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.[388]. [525], The Federal Aviation Administration, National Transportation Safety Board, and the FBI[518] launched investigations into the crash. The all-time leading scorer in Lakers history, Bryant was the first guard in NBA history to play 20 seasons. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Irving . Bryant's parents were opposed to the marriage for a number of reasons. The duo of O'Neal and Bryant backed with a strong bench led to the Lakers winning 67 games, tied for fifth-most in NBA history. LeBron James surpassed Kobe Bryant to become the NBA's third-highest scorer of all time in the LA Lakers' 108-91 defeat by the Philadelphia 76ers. [103] In the final game of the regular season, the Lakers played the Portland Trail Blazers. [50] In 2012, Bryant was honored as one of the 35 Greatest McDonald's All-Americans for his high-school play as well as his later accomplishments. [91][92] While making the All-NBA Defensive Team again, Bryant was also named to the All-NBA First Team for the first time in his career. Playing without Bryant, the Lakers were swept in four games by the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the playoffs. In 2003, Bryant was charged with sexual assault;[9] with the alleged victim being a 19-year-old hotel employee. [222][223][224] He later apologized for the use of the word. [202] The Lakers went on to win the series in six games capturing the Western Conference Championship and advancing to the NBA Finals for a third straight season. Bryant had checked into The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera in Eagle County in advance of undergoing knee surgery nearby. Milan. "[301] In a letter distributed to Lakers' fans before that evening's game against the Indiana Pacers, Bryant wrote, "What you've done for me is far greater than anything I've done for you. [134] He won the league's scoring title for the first time by averaging 35.4 points per game, becoming just the fifth player in league history to average at least 35 in a season. The Lakers began the playoffs as the number one seed in the Western Conference against the Oklahoma City Thunder,[199] eventually defeating them in six games. Bryant was drafted out of high school by the Charlotte Hornets with the 13th overall pick in 1996, then was traded to the Lakers. [502][503] During his lifetime, Bryant granted over two hundred requests for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. [46][50] In 1996, Bryant took R&B singer Brandy to her Hollywood High senior prom. [34][35] During summers, Bryant would come back to the United States to play in a basketball summer league. [194] The following day, he surpassed West to become the all-time leading scorer in Lakers franchise history. "[448][449] The accuser filed a separate lawsuit against Bryant, which the two sides settled privately. [495], Beginning in 2018, Bryant wrote, produced and hosted the television series Detail, which aired for multiple seasons on ESPN and ESPN+. [108] O'Neal was traded to the Miami Heat for Lamar Odom, Caron Butler, and Brian Grant. I'm very proud to represent this organization, to represent this city. [253][254][255] In the next three games, Bryant had at least 10 assists in three wins with a three-game total of 39 assists, the most in his career. dummy instructor@azsecuritygroup.com. He performed at a 1997 concert by Sway & King Tech and recorded a verse for a remix of Brian McKnight's "Hold Me". [498], Bryant was the official ambassador for After-School All-Stars (ASAS), an American non-profit organization that provides comprehensive after-school programs to children in thirteen US cities. [292][293] The Lakers finished the season with a record of 2161, surpassing the franchise record for most losses in a season that they had set the previous year. "[301], At the time of his announcement, he was second on the team in minutes (30.8) behind Jordan Clarkson and leading the team with 16.7 field goal attempts per game, while averaging just 15.7 points and shooting a career-low 31.5 percent. 2440 W. Medtronic Way Suite A Tempe, AZ 85281. dummy 480-204-4960 Mike (all online class issues) dummy 602-754-0964 Tony. [259] The Lakers finished the season at 4537, good for seventh in the West. Zoo due to heavy air traffic in the area. At 9:40a.m., the helicopter climbed rapidly from 1,200 to 2,000 feet (370 to 610m), flying at 161 knots (298km/h; 185mph). [58] Bryant signed a three-year rookie contract totaling $3.5 million.[59]. [234] At the 2012 NBA All-Star Game, Bryant scored 27 points to pass Jordan as the career scoring leader in the All-Star Game. Bryant Erupts as Lakers Roll", "In Most Areas, Good or Bad, Kobe Bryant Has Simply Done More", "What was more impressive: Chamberlain's 100 point game or Kobe's 81? A federal jury awarded $31 million in damages to Kobe Bryant's widow and her co-plaintiff on Thursday after finding the Los Angeles County Sheriff's and Fire departments liable for infringing on . The superstar player clearly played far longer than Michael . Bill Branch, the Charlotte Hornets' head scout at the time, said that the Hornets agreed to trade their No. [80], Bryant was sidelined for six weeks prior to the start of the 19992000 season due to a hand injury that he had incurred during a preseason game against the Washington Wizards. The story of Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan sharing the court the last time on March 28, 2003, when the kid scored 55 points and the G.O.A.T. The two began dating and became engaged six months later in May 2000,[406] while Laine was still a senior at Marina High School in Huntington Beach, California. [343], Bryant established a reputation for taking shots in the closing moments of tight games,[344][345][346] even when he was double or triple-teamed,[347] and was noted as one of the premier closers in the NBA. [53], "If you closed your eyes and thought a little bit, you might have thought you were watching Michael Jordan. [335], Bryant primarily played as a shooting guard. Three championships were won consecutively in 2000, 2001, and 2002, further cementing this view. On March 28, Bryant scored a season-high 53 points to go with 10 rebounds in a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. On December 17, Bryant matched his season high of 21 points in a 9692 win over Memphis, but he suffered a lateral tibial plateau fracture in his left knee that was expected to sideline him for six weeks. He led the NBA in scoring in the 200506 and 200607 seasons and was named league MVP in 2008. [442][443], According to Forbes, Bryant's $680 million in career earnings was the most ever by a team athlete during their playing career. Bryant's assists were the second-highest of his career and his field goal percentage was its highest since 200809. [331] He averaged 15.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists while shooting .462 from the field in eight Olympic contests. [267][268][269] Bryant resumed playing on December 8 after missing the season's first 19 games. As a result, Bryant's point averages more than doubled, from 7.6 to 15.4 points per game. "[371] After the departure of Shaquille O'Neal, he led the Lakers to two NBA championships; during this period, he became more of a mentor to his teammates than he had been earlier in his career. [522] At that time, the helicopter experienced extreme fog and turned south towards the mountains. [324] Bryant was originally selected for the FIBA Americas Championship in 2003 but withdrew after undergoing arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgeries. [412] The birth resulted in a reconciliation between Bryant and his parents. Home; Tickets; Schedule. [174] The Lakers then won the next two games to win the semifinals. Ahead of the match, the Lakers paid tribute to Bryant and all who lost their lives in the crash with a ceremony held just before tip-off, with Usher singing "Amazing Grace" and Boyz II Men singing the National Anthem, while Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth reunited to perform "See You Again"originally their tribute to Paul Walker after his death while filming Furious 7at halftime. [260] On April 10, 2013, Bryant became the first player in NBA history to get 47 points, eight rebounds, five assists, four blocks, and three steals in an NBA game. [332], Bryant rejoined the national team for the 2012 Summer Olympics. A particularly damaging salvo came when Jackson wrote The Last Season: A Team in Search of Its Soul. [390] He was the first player in NBA history to have at least 30,000 career points and 6,000 career assists,[373] and was one of only four players with 25,000 points, 6,000 rebounds, and 6,000 assists. It also makes sense to design a build inspired by a younger Kobe. Roundup - Los Angeles; Lakers' Bryant Signs for $71 million", "1999-00 Los Angeles Lakers Roster and Stats", "Bryant, McGrady Highlight All-NBA Selections", "Garnett, Bryant top NBA All-Defensive selections", "Lakers lose bryant at least six weeks to broken hand", "Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Lakers Box Score, June 4, 2000", "Kobe Bryant sprains left ankle in Lakers loss, out indefinitely", "Jalen Rose on That Time He Intentionally Tried to Injure Kobe Bryant", "Article: No doubt: It's Bryant's team. [46] Bryant ended up making the All-NBA Second Team and All-NBA Defensive Team for the second year in a row. [306] Prior to announcing his retirement, he had been steadfast about not wanting the fuss of a staged farewell tour, preferring to hear boos instead of cheers. Doesn't surprise me one bit. It was as if the other players were now his partners, not his personal spear-carriers. The others were Chamberlain (2 in 197273) and Kidd (2 each in 200910 and 201011). [56] Bryant was the first guard drafted directly out of high school. He claimed his first All-Star MVP trophy after a 31-point performance in Philadelphia when he was loudly booed by fans as they had throughout the game, stemming from his earlier comment to a 76ers heckler during the Finals that the Lakers were "going to cut your hearts out". Bryant, his daughter, and the other seven occupants were all killed on impact. [458] Bryant was also the cover athlete for NBA '07: Featuring the Life Vol. [141][142], During the 200607 season, Bryant was selected to his ninth All-Star Game appearance, and on February 18, he logged 31 points, 6 assists, and 6 steals, earning his second career All-Star Game MVP trophy. [315] He became just the fourth NBA player over 37 years old to log at least 35 points, five rebounds, and five assists in a game. [144] Following a league review, Bryant was suspended for the subsequent game at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks. [494], On August 22, 2016, Bryant and his business partner Jeff Stibel launched Bryant-Stibel, a venture capital firm focused on different businesses including media, data, gaming, and technology, with $100 million in funding. Bryant's individual scoring accomplishments posted resulted in the finest statistical season of his career. [131] For the month of January, Bryant averaged 43.4 points per game,[132] the eighth highest single month scoring average in NBA history and highest for any player other than Chamberlain. [44] While in high school, then 76ers coach John Lucas invited Bryant to work out and scrimmage with the team, where he played one-on-one with Jerry Stackhouse. "[168] In addition to winning his MVP award, Bryant was the only unanimous selection to the All-NBA team on May 8, 2008, for the third straight season and sixth time in his career. 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