• Electronic signs honor Kobe Bryant at L.A. Live in Los Angeles following reports of his death in a helicopter crash in southern California. AP Photo
    Electronic signs honor Kobe Bryant at L.A. Live in Los Angeles following reports of his death in a helicopter crash in southern California. AP Photo
  • Mourners gather in Microsoft Square near the Staples Center to pay respects to Kobe Bryant after a helicopter crash killed the retired basketball star, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. REUTERS
    Mourners gather in Microsoft Square near the Staples Center to pay respects to Kobe Bryant after a helicopter crash killed the retired basketball star, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. REUTERS
  • A fan writes a message in front of their house in memory of former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant in Los Angeles, California. EPA
    A fan writes a message in front of their house in memory of former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant in Los Angeles, California. EPA
  • This photo provided by Pacific Park on the Santa Monica, Calif., Pier shows their Ferris wheel in Los Angeles Lakers purple and gold colors with Kobe Bryant's No. 24 in honor of the former Lakers star who died with several others in a helicopter crash in Southern California. AP
    This photo provided by Pacific Park on the Santa Monica, Calif., Pier shows their Ferris wheel in Los Angeles Lakers purple and gold colors with Kobe Bryant's No. 24 in honor of the former Lakers star who died with several others in a helicopter crash in Southern California. AP
  • Fans place flowers, candles and memorabilia during a vigil for late Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, at the LA Live entertainment complex across the street from the Staples Center, home of the Los Angeles Lakers, in Los Angeles, California, USA. EPA
    Fans place flowers, candles and memorabilia during a vigil for late Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, at the LA Live entertainment complex across the street from the Staples Center, home of the Los Angeles Lakers, in Los Angeles, California, USA. EPA
  • Fans of late Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant gather at the LA Live entertainment complex across the street from the Staples Center, home of the Los Angeles Lakers, in Los Angeles, California, USA. EPA
    Fans of late Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant gather at the LA Live entertainment complex across the street from the Staples Center, home of the Los Angeles Lakers, in Los Angeles, California, USA. EPA
  • Fans place flowers, candles and memorabilia during a vigil for late Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, at the LA Live entertainment complex across the street from the Staples Center, home of the Los Angeles Lakers, in Los Angeles, California. EPA
    Fans place flowers, candles and memorabilia during a vigil for late Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, at the LA Live entertainment complex across the street from the Staples Center, home of the Los Angeles Lakers, in Los Angeles, California. EPA
  • Fans honor the memory of Kobe Bryant with a moment of silence before an NBA basketball game between the Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Clippers in Orlando. AP Photo
    Fans honor the memory of Kobe Bryant with a moment of silence before an NBA basketball game between the Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Clippers in Orlando. AP Photo
  • Mourners gather in Microsoft Square near the Staples Center to pay respects to Kobe Bryant after a helicopter crash killed the retired basketball star, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. REUTERS
    Mourners gather in Microsoft Square near the Staples Center to pay respects to Kobe Bryant after a helicopter crash killed the retired basketball star, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. REUTERS
  • Mourners gather in Microsoft Square near the Staples Center to pay respects to Kobe Bryant after a helicopter crash killed the retired basketball star, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. REUTERS
    Mourners gather in Microsoft Square near the Staples Center to pay respects to Kobe Bryant after a helicopter crash killed the retired basketball star, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. REUTERS
  • A mourner reacts while gathering with others in Microsoft Square near the Staples Center to pay respects to Kobe Bryant after a helicopter crash killed the retired basketball star, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. REUTERS
    A mourner reacts while gathering with others in Microsoft Square near the Staples Center to pay respects to Kobe Bryant after a helicopter crash killed the retired basketball star, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. REUTERS
  • Mourners gather in Microsoft Square near the Staples Center to pay respects to Kobe Bryant after a helicopter crash killed the retired basketball star, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. REUTERS
    Mourners gather in Microsoft Square near the Staples Center to pay respects to Kobe Bryant after a helicopter crash killed the retired basketball star, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. REUTERS
  • Fans of late Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant gather at the LA Live entertainment complex across the street from the Staples Center, home of the Los Angeles Lakers, in Los Angeles, California. EPA
    Fans of late Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant gather at the LA Live entertainment complex across the street from the Staples Center, home of the Los Angeles Lakers, in Los Angeles, California. EPA
  • Fans of late Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant gather at the LA Live entertainment complex across the street from the Staples Center, home of the Los Angeles Lakers, in Los Angeles, California. EPA
    Fans of late Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant gather at the LA Live entertainment complex across the street from the Staples Center, home of the Los Angeles Lakers, in Los Angeles, California. EPA
  • Fans gather at L.A. Live in Los Angeles to pay their respects to former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant who died in helicopter crash on Sunday. Sandy Hooper-USA TODAY
    Fans gather at L.A. Live in Los Angeles to pay their respects to former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant who died in helicopter crash on Sunday. Sandy Hooper-USA TODAY

NBA legend Kobe Bryant's career in numbers

Basketball legend and his daughter Gianna, 13, were killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California on Sunday morning

The National

January 27, 2020

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Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant has died aged 41 in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California on Sunday morning.

The point guard, widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, was one of nine people on board along with his daughter Gianna, 13.

Here is a look at Bryant's career in numbers.

5 - The number of NBA titles he won.

33,643 - The number of regular-season points he scored.

5640 - The number of post-season points he scored.

8378 - The number of three-pointers he scored.

1346 - The number of NBA games he played.

20 - Seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, the most with one team in NBA history.

13 - Where Bryant was selected in the NBA draft.

24 - His jersey number from 2006 onwards, before which he wore the number eight.

15 - The number of All-Star game appearances he made.

81 - the career-high points total he scored against Toronto in 2006.

2 - Olympic Gold medals (2008, 2012).

4 - All-Star MVP Awards (2002, 2007, 2009, 2011), tied with Bob Pettit for the most in NBA history.

17 - The number of NBA player-of-the-month awards he won.

32 - The number of NBA player-of-the-week awards he won.

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