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Top-5 Kobe Bryant Moments

The loss of Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant, and seven others in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26, 2020 has left the basketball community — and beyond — stunned and saddened.

Los Angeles Lakers fans, in particular, are struggling to mourn the loss of their greatest star.

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With that in mind, it’s important fans take time to celebrate the positive things that Bryant brought them. Here are the top-five moments of his Lakers career:

5. Indiana: With the Lakers up 2-1 in the 2000 NBA Finals over the Indiana Pacers, a 21-year-old Bryant announced his arrival to the world as a full-fledged star.