On constantly moving around as a child as his dad played professional basketball in Europe.
On skipping college and going straight from high school to the NBA.
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip AdAfter winning his first championship.
After winning his fifth ring, he was still in the gym when most other players are partying.
On "The Black Mamba," an alter-ego he created to help him deal with the struggles in his life off the court.
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip AdIn the moments prior to playing in his first game following an Achilles's injury that would have ended the career of most, Kobe reflected between two photos of Magic Johnson.
On becoming one of the best ever.
On the mental challenge of injuries.
On keeping his body in shape at his age.
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