Republished from LakersNation.com, June 5, 2014, written by Ryan Ward.
With 18 seasons in the books, Kobe Bryant has made an impression on a number of different players, teammates, and coaches throughout his NBA career.
Perhaps the lasting impression Kobe has left on people throughout his time as the face of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise has been his incredible work ethic. Much like Michael Jordan, Kobe has the reputation for being relentless in his pursuit of basketball perfection and the distinction as one of the greatest to have ever played the game.