April 13,2016 is a bittersweet day in the sports world. A true legend for the purple and gold will officially retire tonight. Kobe Bryant, one of the greatest players to ever pick up a basketball, is a five-time NBA champion, 18-time NBA All-Star, 11-time All-NBA First Team, and two-time NBA scoring champion. He has decided that tonight will be the finale to a beautiful career and today will be known as #MambaDay. In honor of Bryant and #MambaDay, here is a look back at some of the greatest moments in his career.
Kobe Bryant at the Olympics
Bryant’s playoff highlights from his MVP season, 2008.
Bryant goes off on the Sacramento Kings in the 2001 Western Conference Semifinals.
Bryant drops 30 in just the fourth quarter and OT against the Mavericks.
Bryant dunks all over then Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard.
A collection of some of the greatest dunks in Bryant’s career.
Bryant tears his Achilles and still manages to hit two free throws, proving to be tougher than everyone else.
