Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant accumulated every accolade there is as an NBA player throughout the course of his career, but perhaps what he took the most pride in is winning two Olympic gold medals in 2008 and 2012 as a member of Team USA.
As someone who traveled the globe throughout his life, Bryant understood the importance of representing his country on the international stage and was a big reason for the Redeem Team in 2008 returning USA to greatness after winning the bronze medal in 2004.
One of Bryant’s teammates on Team USA in 2012, Kevin Durant, is one of just two remaining players that are still playing for the team in this year’s Tokyo Olympics along with Kevin Love.