Took some of my favorite Kobe pics for my very first sports

Kobe Bryant may be one of the youngest basketball players in the NBA, but no one would dare call him inexperienced. The son of Joe Jellybean Bryant, a former NBA player and star of various European teams, Kobe spent his childhood watching professional basketball. From the moment he could pick up a ball, he was learning to dribble and shoot.

On the Court with Kobe Bryant [Book]

Former Lakers teammates remember Kobe Bryant after his death - Los Angeles Times

DeMar DeRozan remembers Kobe Bryant: My imagination and my foundation started from Kobe - Basketball Network - Your daily dose of basketball

Every year I make a custom team for my MyNBA Eras play-through with custom, era-appropriate unis and courts for all five eras. Here's this year's take on my favorite design: the Raleigh

Mamba Sports Academy changed but Kobe Bryant's spirit remains

From the archives: There's more to Lower Merion's Kobe Bryant, the area's boy's player of the year in 1994-95

The staggering popularity of Kobe Bryant's Nike signature series this NBA season

Kobe Bryant was an inspiration to the world, not just basketball and left behind a lasting legacy

Kobe Bryant's 40 greatest moments

Michael Jordan vs. Kobe Bryant timeline: Looking back on their head-to-head meetings and stats

TSN Archives: 19-year-old Kobe Bryant was the most electrifying player in the NBA

The 24 Best Kobe Bryant Mamba Mentality Quotes