It has been five years since former star NBA guard Kobe Bryant tragically passed away ... It's tough to pick the top plays from his legendary career but we have narrowed them down to the top ...

Bryant stepped off the court in a Lakers jersey for the final time the following year. He scored 60 points in his finale and ...

Nestled in a peaceful corner of the quaint Italian city of Reggio Emilia sits a tiny playground with basketball hoops glued on opposing walls.

The Los Angeles Lakers didn't play that way when Kobe Bryant was in the league ... He finished his career in the top 30 in career 3-pointers made. Read more: Lakers Continue to Be Top Trade ...