Kobe Bryant was one of the most famous and gifted basketball players in history. See his life in photos here.
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KOBE BRYANT — A Look Back At His Life
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Kobe Bryant in his early years
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Kobe Bryant and wife Vanessa Laine getting cozy
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Kobe on the court
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Kobe Bryant on a date night with Vanessa
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Kobe Bryant smiling with his wife Vanessa and daughter Natalia
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Kobe Bryant’s big smile
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Kobe Bryant at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
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Kobe Bryant at the London Olympics in 2012
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Kobe Bryant wins gold
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Vanessa Bryant and Kobe Bryant posing together
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Kobe Bryant happy with his wife Vanessa
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Kobe Bryant in action on the basketball court
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Kobe Bryant looking grateful
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Kobe with his family
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Kobe Bryant talking the talk
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Kobe & his family at the ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ premiere
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Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Laine Bryant at the Academy Awards
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