Today is Lakers legend Kobe Bryant birthday and he becomes 40 years old. Bryant spent his 20 year professional basketball career with the Lakers. During those 20 seasons, Bryant was regularly one of the best players in the NBA until his last couple of years when Father Time came calling.
The NBA took time out to recognize his time in the league and all of his great moments. Bryant is known for scoring 81 points in a game versus the Toronto Raptors and also scoring 60 points in three quarters of a game.
Some younger NBA fans may not be aware of Bryant’s earlier game tape and highlight reel and may not hold the same appreciation that students of the game have for Bryant.
Flip the page for video of 40 of Kobe’s electrifying dunks during his 20 year career and a picture of him posing in the graphic tee that celebrates his bday.