It goes without saying that Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest players of all time. His impact on and off the court and his influence in the previous, current, and next generation of NBA superstars can be felt every time the ball bounces on the hardwood.
Kobe won 5 NBA Championships throughout his illustrious career. He dominated every aspect of the game and never stopped working on his craft and today, we’re going to honor him by talking about and breaking down his first ring
With a prime Shaquille O’Neal anchoring the paint, Kobe and the Lakers finished with a league-best 67-15 record. Kobe was an up-and-coming star on his fourth season in the league and averaged a career-high 22.5 points per game to compliment Shaq’s 29.7
The Lakers had quite a tough path to the 1999-00 NBA Finals. First, they got past the Sacramento Kings in 5 games, then beat the Phoenix Suns 4-1, and eventually took the Portland Trail Blazers down in an epic 7-game series. Then, it was time to face Reggie Miller and the Indiana Pacers.
Kobe Bryant: Remembering His Journey Before the First Ring
