The Most Interesting Facts About the Legendary Kobe Bryant

Lifetime Achievement

When Kobe retired at the end of 2016, he'd been playing in the NBA for more than half of his entire life. To put it in those terms is a monumental achievement. Entering the league immediately after high school and then staying with the same team for the entirety of his career was unheard of and has yet to be matched by another player.

The More You Know

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.