Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.

Kobe Bryant scored an NBA season-high 60 points against the Utah Jazz in his last NBA game.

Kobe Bryant announced that he would be retiring at the end of the season.

Kobe Bryant suffered a rotator cuff tear in his right shoulder against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Kobe Bryant returned to play after missing the season's first 19 games.

Kobe Bryant signed a two-year contract extension with the Lakers.

Kobe Bryant suffered a torn Achilles tendon against the Golden State Warriors.

Kobe Bryant became the first player to get 47 points, eight rebounds, five assists, four blocks, and three steals in a game.

Kobe Bryant became the youngest player to score 30,000 points.

Kobe Bryant scored 20 of his 23 points in the second half against the Boston Celtics.

The NBA fined Kobe Bryant $100,000 for directing a gay slur at referee Bennie Adams.

Kobe Bryant became the youngest player to score 27,000 points.

Kobe Bryant signed a three-year contract extension worth $87 million.

Kobe Bryant made a buzzer-beating, one-legged three-pointer over Dwyane Wade.

Kobe Bryant scored 61 points against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Kobe Bryant won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Kobe Bryant was officially announced as the league MVP.

Kobe Bryant became the youngest player to reach 20,000 points in a game against the New York Knicks.

Kobe Bryant stated that he wanted to be traded if Jerry West did not return to the team with full authority.

Kobe Bryant's second daughter, Gianna Maria-Onore, was born.

Kobe Bryant scored a career-high 81 points in a 122–104 victory over the Toronto Raptors.

Kobe Bryant's first daughter, Natalia, was born.

Kobe Bryant married Vanessa Laine.

Kobe Bean Bryant was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.