When it comes to Kobe Bryant's greatest games, many focus on his 81-point game, but his 62-point outburst a month earlier was his most impressive.

After Kobe Bryant won his fifth NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2010, Dwyane Wade felt the pressure to compete. He called LeBron James and convinced him to join the Miami Heat. This led to the formation of the "Heatles" superteam,

Kobe Bryant led the Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA title in the 2008-09 season, and according to a former player from that team, Shaquille O'Neal played an unexpected role in that championship run. The Los Angeles Lakers experienced an unforgettable era during the years Kobe Bryant led the team.

"I was going through one of the toughest times in my life with the passing of my sister and he took the time out of his day to help me," Thomas said of Kobe Bryant, who, after his retirement from the NBA,

The Los Angeles Lakers' decision to trade Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic has paid off with a 12-2 record since the deal. Doncic's chemistry with LeBron James and his standout performances continue to uplift the team,

Given Kobe Bryant's stature as the greatest Laker of all time, it's difficult to believe he spent the first few years of his career on the bench. One would assume that, like most generational stars, KB was immediately inserted into the starting lineup.