Kobe Bryant: Top 10 Best Career Performances

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October 19, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) during a stoppage in play against the Utah Jazz during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest NBA players of all-time. He’s an MVP, five-time champion, 16-time all-star, 11-time All-NBA First Team selection and nine-time All-Defensive First Team selection. The list of accomplishments from his 18-plus year career could seemingly go on forever.

Few have ever embodied the competitive spirit as much as Bryant has. He might not be everybody’s favorite player, but there’s not an NBA fan out there that can truly say they don’t respect his dedication to the game and what he’s been able to do on the court. He’s an offensive savant that lays it all on the line every game.

So, in honor of Bryant’s greatness, we’re going to break down the 10 very best games of his legendary career.

Let’s get started!

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