Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant, also known as the “Black Mamba”, was a professional basketball player and the epitome of coolness on the court. Born in Philadelphia in 1978, Bryant was a high school phenom who made the jump straight to the NBA and never looked back.

Bryant was known for his impressive scoring ability, often shooting from impossible angles and distances with ease. Yet despite his sharpshooting skills, Bryant was also a fierce defender, earning him multiple All-Defensive honors throughout his career.

Off the court, Bryant was known for his love of basketball and his passion for winning. He once famously said, “I don’t want to be the next Michael Jordan, I want to be Kobe Bryant.” And boy, did he live up to that statement!

Despite his impressive basketball skills, Bryant will always be remembered for his love of flying, specifically helicopters. He was often seen soaring through the air in his personal heli, which he affectionately named “The Mamba Chopper.”

Unfortunately, in 2020, Bryant, his daughter, and seven others tragically passed away in a helicopter crash. But even in death, Bryant’s legend lives on, with fans continuing to look up to him as a symbol of strength, determination, and of course, awesomeness.