bA profound remembrance of a life of greatness cut shortb p In 20 seasons in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform, Kobe Bryant ascended from teenaged rookie to 18-time all-star and five-time NBA champion. The superstar known as The Black Mamba left his mark on basketball and popular culture as a fierce competitor who inspired those around him and never settled for less than the best. p These moments and memories are collected in iKobe Bryant A Tribute to the Basketball Legendi, a fully illustrated commemorative book celebrating Bryant's life and career. Featuring more than 100 photographs and written coverage from the pages of iSports Illustratedi, this new volume provides readers a complete portrait of the international basketball superstar who transcended his sport to become a cultural icon. p Relive every moment including the 1997 NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 1997, consecutive NBA Finals MVP awards in 2009 and 2010, the unforgettable 60-point farewell game, and the poignant tributes that follow