David Beckham during the Sky Bet League One match between Birmingham City FC and Wrexham AFC at St Andrews at Knighthead Park on September 16, 2024

'I demanded reward after finding David Beckham's lost wallet - his reaction surprised me'

Tommy Fleetwood names his 2026 trophy target after latest triumph in India

opinion

Ultimate guide to LA ahead of FIFA World Cup - including its very space-age stadium

Arsenal star names two sports that have influenced dominant set-pieces

Kobe Bryant's father and former NBA player Joe dies aged 69 after a 'massive stroke'

James Harden warning is ringing true after damning Kobe Bryant comparison

Novak Djokovic pays tribute to Kobe Bryant after matching Grand Slam record at US Open

Iconic Taylor Swift banner enraged NBA teams and ended up in storage due to embarrassment

Taylor Swift halts show and runs across stage to comfort Kobe Bryant's daughter

Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant were finally compared by Phil Jackson after fans waited years

Kobe Bryant gesture to LeBron James after final game together sums up NBA legend

Kobe Bryant never played for NBA team that drafted him and was too young to sign

LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the 2023 NBA Draft omen in superstar search

NFL star shows off huge chest tattoo including Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan

Kobe Bryant made NBA free agency request amid Shaquille O'Neal beef with Los Angeles Lakers

Shaquille O'Neal slams NBA top 10 list and unhappy with Kobe Bryant's position

Conor McGregor compared to Kobe Bryant and Tom Brady ahead of UFC return fight

Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa Bryant pays tribute to late daughter Gigi on her birthday

Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa shares moving tribute to mark 22nd wedding anniversary

Brooks Koepka shares gruesome details of nightmare knee injury after flying Masters start

Kobe Bryant took 'shot' at Michael Jordan with Los Angeles Lakers NBA jersey decision

Kobe Bryant's wife returns to LA Lakers as tearful Pau Gasol joins icon in rafters

Vanessa Bryant awarded $28.85million in agreement over leaked images from Kobe crash

Damian Lillard explains "attack mode" behind record-breaking 71-point game

Story Saved
You can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.

Kobe Bryant was an American basketball player often regarded as one of the greatest of all time.

Known as the Black Mamba - a nickname he gave himself - he won five NBA championships, was an 18-time NBA-Star and a member of the NBA All-Team 15 times during his career with the Los Angeles Lakers. He also won two Olympic golds with the USA. Kobe died in January 2020 in a helicopter crash in California which also claimed the life of his 13-year-old daughter Gianna.