Talking about Kobe Bryant and his career highlights is quite a difficult task, there are too many things to talk about him, but still, we can look into some of his achievements.
. He is a 5 time NBA Champion (2000-2002, 2009, 2010)
. He won 2 times NBA Final Most Valuable Player(MVP) (2009-10)
. He won 18-time NBA All-Star (1998, 2000–2016)
. He is also a 4-time NBA All-Star Game MVP (2002, 2007, 2009, 2011)
Kobe Bryant’s Impact
The Black Mamba is still considered one of the most influential legends in NBA history. Kobe had an impact on and off the court as he inspired many through his hard work and passion. The concept of Kobe’s Mamba Mentality still has a huge impact on people from all fields.
Dame’s appreciation for Kobe
We have seen many times NBA star players appreciating each other. Kobe and Dame also shared the same bond, which we can see from one of the tweets of 2013.
@kobebryant #salute back at you
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) April 11, 2013
Both of the NBA stars have great respect for each other and it has been evident many times in the public.
Damian Lillard and Kobe Bryant head to head
They played against each other 7 times out of which Damian won 4 and Kobe won 3 times.
Also, Damian Lillard holds the record for scoring 70+ points under 40 minutes. He is the first NBA player to do so. With this performance, Lillard became one of the NBA greats.
Damian Lillard on Kobe’s death
Damian Lillard, in an interview, said
“It’s the last thing in the world you think you’re going to wake up and see,”
Damian said.
“It’s a huge loss for the world, a huge loss for the game of basketball, but most importantly for his family. They have to deal with the reality of losing a daughter and a sister, a husband and a dad.”
He added.
In the same interview, Damian recalls that his very first game was against Kobe in 2012 and continues further:
Kobe Bryant’s influence can still be observed in the young ones, especially the ones who watched him play and who witnessed his legacy. Athletes still consider Kobe as their inspiration. The world will miss personalities like him.
