Bonus Episode
Tribute To Kobe
Created by Tyler
First of all, our condolences goes out to the family of those who died in the tragic helicopter crash in Calabasas, CA. John Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, Alyssa Altobelli, Christina Mauser, Sarah Chester, Payton Chester, 13, Ara Zobayan, Kobe and Gianna Bryant... May you all rest in peace.
Some of Kobe’s professional achievements outside of basketball
Established Kobe Inc. to grow brands in the sports industry
Established a venture capitalist firm with $100 million in funding
First African-American to win an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film
with Dear Basketball
The Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation (KVBFF) was founded for young people in need, encouraging the development of physical and social skills through sports and assisting the homeless.
Some of Kobe’s professional achievements in basketball
5× NBA champion (2000–2002, 2009, 2010)
2× NBA Finals MVP (2009, 2010)
NBA Most Valuable Player (2008)
18× NBA All-Star (1998, 2000–2016)
4× NBA All-Star Game MVP (2002, 2007, 2009, 2011)
11× All-NBA First Team (2002–2004, 2006–2013)
2× All-NBA Second Team (2000, 2001)
2× NBA scoring champion (2006, 2007)
Nos. 8 & 24 retired by Los Angeles Lakers