Many memories of Bryant and his family are cherished by his adoring fans. While there are many to be shared, a personal favorite of mine is not so well-known.
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant will play his final NBA game on Wednesday night against the Utah Jazz, and the debate rages on about his place in the history of the game.
His nickname is the "Black Mamba," but Kobe Bryant is being recognized by the Atlanta Zoo when the Los Angeles Lakers travel there for their match-up with the Hawks and Kobe's final regular season game in Philips Arena on Friday night.
On Sunday Kobe Bryant announced that the 2015-16 season would be his last. We figured, what better way to look back on his no-doubt first-ballot Hall of Fame career than by watching his 10 greatest plays (as compiled by the NBA).