Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant turns 37
The last few seasons have been rough for the Los Angeles Lakers and Kobe Bryant. But on Kobe's birthday, we'll give them a break from the ribbing.
Bryant turns 37 today, which in basketball terms, spells the nearing of an end. Bryant has been a Laker since 1996, coming close on the two-decade mark with his lone NBA team. The star guard won't exactly confirm or deny that this season will be his last, but with his contract expiring, it's a fair guess.
Click through the gallery above to see Kobe's evolution through the NBA ranks, growing from an 18-year-old prodigy to a five-time NBA champion. For Ice Cube's take on the star, watch the video below.
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