August 23, 1978 – January 26, 2020
Kobe created his own nickname. The Black Mamba which was based on the film Kill Bill because he could strike on an unsuspecting opponent at anymoment.
Lead the USA thriugh 2 Olympic wins that added to an already cemented legacy at the time.
The greatest performance;Kobe flipped a switch; gave LA the 122-104 win.This is greatnes in its purest form.