The five-time champion has gone through a lot of adversity throughout his entire career.
Let's bullet point the different mountains Kobe Bryant had to climb to get where he is today.
Coming out of High School, he was labeled cocky, arrogant and too immature to be an NBA superstar.
His game quickly transitioned and became an excellent second banana to Shaquille O'Neal—winning three championships in a row.
His rape allegations made him become one of the most hated men in all sports.
O'Neal, Phil Jackson and Bryant could not coincide with one another. The first dynasty was finished. O'Neal was traded and Jackson resigned for a year.
The team began to struggle, not making it out of the first round. Bryant asks for a trade, asks to trade other players.
Bryant had a transition year 2007-2008 to become more of a leader, the trade for Pau Gasol and the growth of Andrew Bynum made this team contend again.
The team fully develops chemistry, and wins the last two championships in a row.
Bryant's career achievements reminisce No. 23 and many other greats. Here's what Bryant has accomplished since entering the NBA.
Five-time NBA champion
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Kobe Bryant: His Road To Becoming the Greatest Of All-Time
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