It’s been just over two years since Kobe Bryant played his final game for the Los Angeles Lakers, but the memories of his accomplishments have not faded. He spent two decades playing, providing countless moments of joy to the legion of Lakers fans around the world.
Yet, one moment consistently pulls at the heartstrings. On April 12, 2013, Bryant was fighting through one injury after another as he tried to drag his team to victory against the Golden State Warriors.
With just minutes left, Bryant drove past Harrison Barnes, was fouled, and then crumpled to the floor.