Kobe wanted to set a good example and leave a legacy that would stand the test of time. He didn’t always manage to live up to this ambition. But he spent most of his life trying and, ultimately, succeeding. For millions of people, he was a source of inspiration – delightful and unforgettable. There was power in his unfiltered passion and dedication, and something amazing in his rough intensity – in the confidence he showed for his dreams and his determination to make them come true. He believed in unconditional good and spent a lot of time helping others benefit from his experience and approach. Even now, after his death, his best lessons continue to inspire and teach. All we have to do is carefully study his life and see the key ingredients that made him a legend.

More than scoring, however, Kobe loved winning. His high school team won the state championship. With his next team, the Los Angeles Lakers, he won five NBA championships. Representing his country as a member of the USA men's basketball team in 2008 and 2012, he won two Olympic gold medals. Overall, he was one of the most decorated basketball players and one of the most successful players in basketball history, an MVP and 18-time All-Star team member, winning the MVP title at the NBA All-Star Game so many times that the league named the award after him.