Andrew Bernstein, Legends of Sport founder and Hall of Fame NBA photographer, had unique behind-the-scenes access to Kobe Bryant throughout his record-setting career.
From the rookie teen few noticed to the championships and a memorable final game, Bernstein was on hand to capture it all.
He shared his top 24 Bryant images with the Los Angeles Times to mark the star’s induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday.
Which one is his favorite? He talks about his iconic photos in the video above.
“If I had to point to one picture, it would probably be the one of him in the ice in the black and white that was shot in the 2009-10 season.