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Celebrate the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant on August 24 - also known as Kobe Bryant Day! In honor of the late Lakers great, this day was first declared in 2018 by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. Since then, it has become an annual tradition to commemorate his impact on basketball and beyond. From five championships with the Lakers to becoming a successful businessman after retirement, Kobe's career left an indelible mark on sports history.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1978</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Kobe's Birth</div><div class='timeline-text'>Kobe Bryant was born on August 23 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>NBA Draft</div><div class='timeline-text'>Kobe was drafted into the NBA straight out of high school by the Charlotte Hornets. He was then immediately traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000-2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Three-Peat Championships</div><div class='timeline-text'>Kobe, alongside Shaquille O'Neal, led the Lakers to three consecutive championships.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Retirement</div><div class='timeline-text'>Kobe retired from professional basketball after a 20-year career with the Lakers, finishing his final game with a magnificent 60-point performance.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Kobe Bryant Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti officially declared August 24 as Kobe Bryant Day, in recognition of the legendary player’s jersey numbers 8 and 24.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Posthumous Induction</div><div class='timeline-text'>Kobe was posthumously inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame following his tragic death earlier that year.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share your favorite Kobe Bryant memories</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share with friends and family your favorite memories of Kobe Bryant. Whether it was his 81 point game, winning 5 championships or his dedication to the game of basketball, remembering all the great times is a great way to honor him.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch some of Kobe's greatest moments</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to watch some of Kobe's best plays and moments. There are numerous highlight reels online that can be viewed. Watching these will bring back many great memories and honor the legacy of one of the greatest players in NBA history.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to charity in Kobe's name</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Kobe was very dedicated to philanthropy and charitable organizations. On this day, donate money or goods to a charity in his name that supports his causes such as homelessness, literacy, or youth sports.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Play a pick up basketball game</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather up some friends and head to the court for some pick up ball. Play like Mamba and remember the importance of team work and competition that Kobe embodied on the court.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Post on social media about Kobe</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Post pictures, quotes, or stories about Kobe on social media in order to share his legacy with others. Make sure to use #KobeBryantDay on any posts.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Kobe Bryant is an icon</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Kobe Bryant had a career that spanned 20 years and included 18 All-Star appearances, 5 championships, two Finals MVPs and 1 scoring title. He earned a reputation for his work ethic and determination on the court, which made him one of the most recognizable faces in basketball history.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Kobe embodied resilience</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Kobe Bryant was not only talented, he was also resilient. He worked tirelessly to overcome adversity such as injuries, coaching changes and criticism. His hard work was rewarded with success, and he was admired by fans around the world for his ability to persevere.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Kobe inspires people</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>From young players just starting out to seasoned professionals, Kobe Bryant served as an inspiration to many. He showed people that with dedication and hard work you can achieve your goals no matter the odds. For this reason and more, Kobe will always be remembered as one of the greatest athletes of all time.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Kobe Bryant was the youngest player in NBA history at his time of entry</h3><p class='facts-content'>At just 18 years and 72 days old, Kobe Bryant entered the NBA, making him the youngest player in the history of the league at that time.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Kobe Bryant's retired jerseys are a first in NBA history</h3><p class='facts-content'>The LA Lakers retired both of Bryant's jersey numbers, 8 and 24. This marked the first time a team has retired two numbers for the same player.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Kobe's athletic ability runs in the family</h3><p class='facts-content'>The legend of Kobe didn't start with him. His father, Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, was also a professional basketball player. Kobe's impressive talent is no doubt thanks in part to his basketball lineage.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Kobe was multilingual</h3><p class='facts-content'>Beyond his basketball prowess, Kobe was known to be highly intelligent. He was fluent in multiple languages including Italian, Spanish, and Serbian, among others.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Kobe Bryant is an Academy Award winner</h3><p class='facts-content'>Bryant's talents extended beyond the court. In 2018, his animated short film, "Dear Basketball", won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.</p></div></div>
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