He continued to be among the top players in the league through the 2012–13 season, when he suffered a torn achilles tendon at age 34. Season-ending knee and shoulder injuries followed in the next two seasons. Citing physical decline, Bryant retired after the 2015–16 season.
Simply so, how many finals did Kobe lose?
With the help of Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, and Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson, the Lakers played in seven NBA Finals between 2000 and 2010, winning three of them consecutively from 2000 to 2002, losing the next two in 2004 and 2008, and winning in 2009 and 2010; the last three appearances were without O’Neal.
Then, when did Kobe drop 81?
When did Kobe retire last game?
Who is Ara Zobayan?
PILOT Ara Zobayan was one of nine people who tragically died in the helicopter crash, killing everyone on board – including Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. The experienced pilot tried his best to avoid foggy conditions but, ultimately, was unable to gain back control.