Bryant stepped off the court in a Lakers jersey for the final time the following year. He scored 60 points in his finale and finished his career with 33,643 points. He ranks fourth all-time in scoring, behind LeBron James (41,396), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (38,387) and Karl Malone (36,928).

In CNN's new documentary, Kobe: The Making of a Legend, close friends sat down to recount the moment they learned of the deadly helicopter crash on Jan. 26 that claimed the lives of Kobe, his daughter Gianna Bryant and seven others.

The series debuts with the first episode Saturday (9 p.m. ET, CNN), one day before the five-year anniversary of his death in a helicopter crash Jan. 26, 2020, in Calabasas, California. Eight other people,

Kobe: The Making of a Legend' is a three-part docuseries that explores Kobe Bryant's life, including his early Philly years and sexual assault allegations

Vanessa Bryant is writing a book highlighting 100-plus murals that honor her husband, Kobe, and daughter, Gianna, who died in a helicopter crash five years ago Sunday.

Sunday marks five years since Kobe Bryant and eight others died in a helicopter crash. Bryant's legacy lives on in the NBA through younger players.

Kobe Bryant's passion for his beloved Eagles brings back memories on a date Philadelphia also battles Washington for the NFC title and another Super Bowl trip.

Vanessa Bryant will release a new book called “Mamba & Mambacita Forever,” honoring her late husband Kobe Bryant and her late daughter Gianna Bryant.

Kobe Bryant, 41, and his daughter Gianna, 13, died in a helicopter crash in California on January 26, 2020, that killed nine people. Here's a look back at Bryant's historic NBA career on the fifth anniversary of his death.

The documentary features insights from an impressive roster of basketball luminaries, including Hall of Famers Tracy McGrady and Sheryl Swoopes, current Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson, and longtime Lakers trainer Gary Vitti.

Ex-Packers linebacker Clay Matthews compares Aaron Rodgers and his leadership style to former Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant

Vanessa Bryant is writing a book highlighting 100-plus murals that honor her husband, Kobe, and daughter, Gianna, who died in a helicopter crash five years ago Sunday.