Kobe Bryant’s Trophy Case: A Look at The Black Mamba’s Top Awards & Records

There will always be debate about his status as the greatest ever, but there is no doubt Kobe Bryant is one of the best in Lakers history.

Since he entered the 1996 NBA Draft and joined the Lakers fresh out of high school, he's been collecting hardware and breaking records.

From his five ESPYs to being named TNT NBA Player of the Decade and Sporting News' Athlete of the Decade for the 2000's, Kobe's long list of achievements on the hardwood is nearly impossible to keep up with.

You can decide for yourself whether or not you'd put his accolades up against Micheal Jordan to prove him as the greatest baller of all time.

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