(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 02, 2015 Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against the Memphis Grizzlies during their NBA game 33 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. - NBA legend Kobe Bryant died Sunday in a helicopter crash in suburban Los Angeles, celebrity website TMZ reported, saying five people are confirmed dead in the incident. (Photo by Mark RALSTON / AFP)
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  • (FILES) In this file photo taken on January 02, 2015 Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against the Memphis Grizzlies during their NBA game 33 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. - NBA legend Kobe Bryant died Sunday in a helicopter crash in suburban Los Angeles, celebrity website TMZ reported, saying five people are confirmed dead in the incident. (Photo by Mark RALSTON / AFP)
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    (FILES) In this file photo taken on January 02, 2015 Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against the Memphis Grizzlies during their NBA game 33 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. - NBA legend Kobe Bryant died Sunday in a helicopter crash in suburban Los Angeles, celebrity website TMZ reported, saying five people are confirmed dead in the incident. (Photo by Mark RALSTON / AFP)

  • Murió Kobe Bryant ¿Quién fue y por qué es considerado una leyenda del deporte mundial?
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    Murió Kobe Bryant ¿Quién fue y por qué es considerado una leyenda del deporte mundial?

  • (FILES) In this file photo taken on February 12, 2013 Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant looks up during the Lakers NBA match up against the Phoenix Sun at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. - NBA legend Kobe Bryant died Sunday in a helicopter crash in suburban Los Angeles, celebrity website TMZ reported, saying five people are confirmed dead in the incident. (Photo by Robyn BECK / AFP)
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    (FILES) In this file photo taken on February 12, 2013 Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant looks up during the Lakers NBA match up against the Phoenix Sun at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. - NBA legend Kobe Bryant died Sunday in a helicopter crash in suburban Los Angeles, celebrity website TMZ reported, saying five people are confirmed dead in the incident. (Photo by Robyn BECK / AFP)

  • (FILES) In this file photo taken on November 9, 2019 US former basketball player Kobe Bryant arrives for the 2019 Baby2Baby Fundraising Gala at 3Labs in Culver City, California. Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant, actor Colin Hanks and NFL receiver DeAndre Hopkins will be among those helping Major League Soccer celebrate its 25th season at events this year. The North American league, which kicks off its 25th campaign on February 29, announced several events on January 8, 2020 paying tribute to the milestone campaign, which introduces expansion clubs Inter Miami and Nashville. / AFP / Jean-Baptiste LACROIX
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    (FILES) In this file photo taken on November 9, 2019 US former basketball player Kobe Bryant arrives for the 2019 Baby2Baby Fundraising Gala at 3Labs in Culver City, California. Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant, actor Colin Hanks and NFL receiver DeAndre Hopkins will be among those helping Major League Soccer celebrate its 25th season at events this year. The North American league, which kicks off its 25th campaign on February 29, announced several events on January 8, 2020 paying tribute to the milestone campaign, which introduces expansion clubs Inter Miami and Nashville. / AFP / Jean-Baptiste LACROIX

  • Kobe Bryant attends the LA premiere of "Just Mercy" at Cinemark Baldwin Hills on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
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    Kobe Bryant attends the LA premiere of "Just Mercy" at Cinemark Baldwin Hills on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

  • (FILES) In this file photo taken on January 02, 2015 Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against the Memphis Grizzlies during their NBA game 33 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. - NBA legend Kobe Bryant died Sunday in a helicopter crash in suburban Los Angeles, celebrity website TMZ reported, saying five people are confirmed dead in the incident. (Photo by Mark RALSTON / AFP)
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    (FILES) In this file photo taken on January 02, 2015 Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against the Memphis Grizzlies during their NBA game 33 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. - NBA legend Kobe Bryant died Sunday in a helicopter crash in suburban Los Angeles, celebrity website TMZ reported, saying five people are confirmed dead in the incident. (Photo by Mark RALSTON / AFP)

  • (FILES) In this file photo taken on February 05, 2013 Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant reacts while playing against the Brooklyn Nets during their NBA game at the Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. - NBA legend Kobe Bryant died Sunday in a helicopter crash in suburban Los Angeles, celebrity website TMZ reported, saying five people are confirmed dead in the incident. (Photo by Emmanuel DUNAND / AFP)
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    (FILES) In this file photo taken on February 05, 2013 Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant reacts while playing against the Brooklyn Nets during their NBA game at the Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. - NBA legend Kobe Bryant died Sunday in a helicopter crash in suburban Los Angeles, celebrity website TMZ reported, saying five people are confirmed dead in the incident. (Photo by Emmanuel DUNAND / AFP)

  • (FILES) In this file photo taken on February 19, 2011 Legendary Los Angeles Lakers� shooting guard Kobe Bryant and wife Vanessa attend his hand and footprint ceremony at the Grauman�s Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California. - NBA legend Kobe Bryant died Sunday in a helicopter crash in suburban Los Angeles, celebrity website TMZ reported, saying five people are confirmed dead in the incident. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP)
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    (FILES) In this file photo taken on February 19, 2011 Legendary Los Angeles Lakers� shooting guard Kobe Bryant and wife Vanessa attend his hand and footprint ceremony at the Grauman�s Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California. - NBA legend Kobe Bryant died Sunday in a helicopter crash in suburban Los Angeles, celebrity website TMZ reported, saying five people are confirmed dead in the incident. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP)

  • USA's Kobe Bryant (L) and USA's Dwyane Wade celebrate on the podium after the men's basketball gold medal match of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 24, 2008 at the Olympic basketball Arena in Beijing. The United States won the Olympic men's basketball gold medal defeating Spain 118-107. Argentina defeated Lithuania 87-75 in the bronze-medal game. AFP PHOTO / FILIPPO MONTEFORTE (Photo by FILIPPO MONTEFORTE / AFP)
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    USA's Kobe Bryant (L) and USA's Dwyane Wade celebrate on the podium after the men's basketball gold medal match of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 24, 2008 at the Olympic basketball Arena in Beijing. The United States won the Olympic men's basketball gold medal defeating Spain 118-107. Argentina defeated Lithuania 87-75 in the bronze-medal game. AFP PHOTO / FILIPPO MONTEFORTE (Photo by FILIPPO MONTEFORTE / AFP)

  • USA's Kobe Bryant celebrates at the end of the men's basketball gold medal match Spain against The US of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 24, 2008 at the Olympic basketball Arena in Beijing. The US won 118-107. AFP PHOTO / FILIPPO MONTEFORTE (Photo by FILIPPO MONTEFORTE / AFP)
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    USA's Kobe Bryant celebrates at the end of the men's basketball gold medal match Spain against The US of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 24, 2008 at the Olympic basketball Arena in Beijing. The US won 118-107. AFP PHOTO / FILIPPO MONTEFORTE (Photo by FILIPPO MONTEFORTE / AFP)

  • (FILES) In this file photo taken on September 13, 2019 former basketball player Kobe Bryant of the US waves at the crowd during the Basketball World Cup semi-final game between Australia and Spain in Beijing. Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant, actor Colin Hanks and NFL receiver DeAndre Hopkins will be among those helping Major League Soccer celebrate its 25th season at events this year. The North American league, which kicks off its 25th campaign on February 29, announced several events on January 8, 2020 paying tribute to the milestone campaign, which introduces expansion clubs Inter Miami and Nashville. / AFP / Greg BAKER
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    (FILES) In this file photo taken on September 13, 2019 former basketball player Kobe Bryant of the US waves at the crowd during the Basketball World Cup semi-final game between Australia and Spain in Beijing. Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant, actor Colin Hanks and NFL receiver DeAndre Hopkins will be among those helping Major League Soccer celebrate its 25th season at events this year. The North American league, which kicks off its 25th campaign on February 29, announced several events on January 8, 2020 paying tribute to the milestone campaign, which introduces expansion clubs Inter Miami and Nashville. / AFP / Greg BAKER

  • Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls (L) eyes the basket as he is guarded by Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers during their 01 February game in Los Angeles, CA. Jordan will appear in his 12th NBA All-Star game 08 February while Bryant will make his first All-Star appearance. The Lakers won the game 112-87. AFP PHOTO/Vince BUCCI (Photo by VINCE BUCCI / AFP)
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    Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls (L) eyes the basket as he is guarded by Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers during their 01 February game in Los Angeles, CA. Jordan will appear in his 12th NBA All-Star game 08 February while Bryant will make his first All-Star appearance. The Lakers won the game 112-87. AFP PHOTO/Vince BUCCI (Photo by VINCE BUCCI / AFP)

  • (FILES) In this file photo taken on February 28, 2013 Kobe Bryant (L) of the LA Lakers is ensnared in heavy traffic with J.J. Barea (C) and Luke Ridnour (R) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during their NBA game in Los Angeles, California. - NBA legend Kobe Bryant died Sunday in a helicopter crash in suburban Los Angeles, celebrity website TMZ reported, saying five people are confirmed dead in the incident. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP)
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    (FILES) In this file photo taken on February 28, 2013 Kobe Bryant (L) of the LA Lakers is ensnared in heavy traffic with J.J. Barea (C) and Luke Ridnour (R) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during their NBA game in Los Angeles, California. - NBA legend Kobe Bryant died Sunday in a helicopter crash in suburban Los Angeles, celebrity website TMZ reported, saying five people are confirmed dead in the incident. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP)

  • Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers (C) scrambles for the ball past Mario Elie (L) and Steve Kerr of the San Antonio Spurs during their 19 February game in Los Angeles, Ca. Bryant scored 21 points and the Lakers won the game, 106-94. AFP PHOTO Vince BUCCI (Photo by VINCE BUCCI / AFP)
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    Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers (C) scrambles for the ball past Mario Elie (L) and Steve Kerr of the San Antonio Spurs during their 19 February game in Los Angeles, Ca. Bryant scored 21 points and the Lakers won the game, 106-94. AFP PHOTO Vince BUCCI (Photo by VINCE BUCCI / AFP)

  • Cleveland Cavaliers player Chris Mills puts a shot up over (C) LA Lakers Kobe Bryant (L) and Elden Campbell during the second quarter in Inglewood's Great Western Forum 19 February. The Cavaliers beat the Lakers 103 - 84. AFP PHOTO Hector MATA (Photo by HECTOR MATA / AFP)
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    Cleveland Cavaliers player Chris Mills puts a shot up over (C) LA Lakers Kobe Bryant (L) and Elden Campbell during the second quarter in Inglewood's Great Western Forum 19 February. The Cavaliers beat the Lakers 103 - 84. AFP PHOTO Hector MATA (Photo by HECTOR MATA / AFP)

  • LA Lakers player Kobe Bryant (R) jumps to score during the third game of the NBA playoffs against Utah Jazz in Inglewood, CA, 10 May. AFP PHOTO / Hector MATA (Photo by HECTOR MATA / AFP)
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    LA Lakers player Kobe Bryant (R) jumps to score during the third game of the NBA playoffs against Utah Jazz in Inglewood, CA, 10 May. AFP PHOTO / Hector MATA (Photo by HECTOR MATA / AFP)

  • (FILES) In this file photo taken on April 13, 2016 Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers looks to pass under pressure from Shelvin Mack of the Utah Jazz during Kobe's final game as a Laker in their season-ending NBA western division matchup aginst the Utah Jazz in Los Angeles, California . - According to multiple US media sources, Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California on January 26, 2020. (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP)
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    (FILES) In this file photo taken on April 13, 2016 Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers looks to pass under pressure from Shelvin Mack of the Utah Jazz during Kobe's final game as a Laker in their season-ending NBA western division matchup aginst the Utah Jazz in Los Angeles, California . - According to multiple US media sources, Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California on January 26, 2020. (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP)

  • (FILES) In this file photo taken on January 6, 2020, Kobe Bryant attends the LA Community Screening Of Warner Bros Pictures' "Just Mercy" in Los Angeles, California. Retired NBA Bryant will be among those helping Major League Soccer celebrate its 25th season at events this year. The North American league, which kicks off its 25th campaign on February 29, announced several events on Janusry 8, 2019, paying tribute to the milestone campaign, which introduces expansion clubs Inter Miami and Nashville. / AFP / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Frazer Harrison
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    (FILES) In this file photo taken on January 6, 2020, Kobe Bryant attends the LA Community Screening Of Warner Bros Pictures' "Just Mercy" in Los Angeles, California. Retired NBA Bryant will be among those helping Major League Soccer celebrate its 25th season at events this year. The North American league, which kicks off its 25th campaign on February 29, announced several events on Janusry 8, 2019, paying tribute to the milestone campaign, which introduces expansion clubs Inter Miami and Nashville. / AFP / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Frazer Harrison

  • Los Angeles Lakers' player Kobe Bryant (L) gets instructions from coach Phil Jackson (R) at the NBA All-Star West team practice session 12 February 2000 at the Arena in Oakland, California. After an absence of one year the NBA All-Star game pitting the best of the East and West will be played 13 February 2000. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO/Andy KUNO (Photo by ANDY KUNO / AFP)
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    Los Angeles Lakers' player Kobe Bryant (L) gets instructions from coach Phil Jackson (R) at the NBA All-Star West team practice session 12 February 2000 at the Arena in Oakland, California. After an absence of one year the NBA All-Star game pitting the best of the East and West will be played 13 February 2000. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO/Andy KUNO (Photo by ANDY KUNO / AFP)

falleció en un accidente aérea en Estados Unidos y enlutó el deporte mundial. ¿Quién fue y por qué es considerado una leyenda del deporte?

Fue una de las estrellas históricas del basquet en el mundo y una leyenda en la NBA. Kobe Bryant jugó por 20 temporadas en Los Ángeles Lakers y fue protagonista de la época dorada del equipo de baloncesto de la NBA. Uno de sus apodos fue "Black Mamna’ y ‘Vino’.

Kobe Bryant brilló en la NBA entre 1996 y 2016, y consiguió tres títulos seguidos (2000, 2001 y 2002). Fue uno de los máximos anotadores de la NBA por dos años consecutivos.

Kobe Bryant brilló junto a Shaquille O’Neal en Los Ángeles Lakers y hasta el momento mantenía el registro de cuarto máximo anotador de la historia, superado recientemente por Lebron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar y Karl Malone.

Kobe Bryant ganó la medalla de oro con la selección de Estados Unidos en el Torneo de Las Américas en Las Vegas en el 2007. Además, fue medallista de oro en los Juegos Olímpicos de Pekín 2008.

Asimismo, Kobe Bryant fue considerado como el mejor jugador de la década (2000-2010) Sporting News y TNT. Es uno de los jugadores con más presencias en el equipo (quinteto) ideal de la NBA en 11 temporadas de 20 como profesional. Fue convocado en 18 veces como jugador estrella de la NBA.

(FILES) In this file photo taken on February 28, 2013 Kobe Bryant (L) of the LA Lakers is ensnared in heavy traffic with J.J. Barea (C) and Luke Ridnour (R) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during their NBA game in Los Angeles, California. - NBA legend Kobe Bryant died Sunday in a helicopter crash in suburban Los Angeles, celebrity website TMZ reported, saying five people are confirmed dead in the incident. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP)
(FILES) In this file photo taken on February 28, 2013 Kobe Bryant (L) of the LA Lakers is ensnared in heavy traffic with J.J. Barea (C) and Luke Ridnour (R) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during their NBA game in Los Angeles, California. - NBA legend Kobe Bryant died Sunday in a helicopter crash in suburban Los Angeles, celebrity website TMZ reported, saying five people are confirmed dead in the incident. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP)

Los premios de Kobe Bryant:

Mejor jugador de las finales de la NBA en 2009 y 2010.

Campeón de la NBA en cinco veces (2000, 2001, 2002, 2009 y 2010)

Máximo anotador por dos temporadas seguidas (2006 y 2007)

Cuatro veces mejor jugador MVP del All-Star Game (2002, 2007, 2009 2011)

Máximo anotador de la historia en el All Stars (2012)

Campeón del Concurso de Mates del All Star: 1997

Jugador más joven en llegar a los 28 000 puntos​

Jugador más joven en llegar a los 30 000 puntos​

Jugador más joven en ser incluido en el mejor quinteto defensivo (1999-00)

Jugador más joven en ganar el concurso de mates (18 años, 175 días) en 1997

Uno de los tres jugadores capaces de anotar 35 o más puntos en 13 partidos consecutivos (los otros son Allen Iverson y LeBron James).

Uno de los tres jugadores capaces de anotar 40 o más puntos en 9 partidos consecutivos (los otros son Michael Jordan y Wilt Chamberlain)

Uno de los tres jugadores capaces de anotar 45 o más puntos en 4 partidos consecutivos (los otros son Allen Iverson y Wilt Chamberlain).

Uno de los dos jugadores capaces de promediar 40 o más puntos por partido durante un mes entero en 2 ocasiones diferentes (40,6 en febrero de 2003 y 43,4 en enero de 2006; el otro es Wilt Chamberlain)

Accidente aéreo

Bryant viajaba con al menos otras cuatro personas en su helicóptero privado cuando éste se precipitó contra el suelo y se vio envuelto en llamas. Personal de emergencias acudió al lugar del siniestro y se confirmó que no había supervivientes.

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