Kobe Bryant Stats in the 2010-11 Season and Playoffs Once again Kobe played through multiple injuries that included fingers, knee, ankle and the list goes on. Kobe Bean Bryant (/ ˈ k oʊ b iː / KOH-bee; August 23, 1978 – January 26, 2020) was an American former professional basketball player. Kobe vs. LeBron | Career milestones Different type of scorer Unfortunately, Basketball Reference's shot tracking only dates back to 2000-01, which excludes four seasons from Bryant… All-Star Game MVP: 4 (2001-02, 2006-07, 2008-09, 2010-11)All-NBA first team: 11 (2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13)All-Defensive first team: 9 (1999-00, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11)All-Defensive second team: 3 (2000-01, 2001-02, 2011-12)81 points scored: against Toronto on Jan. 22, 2006. On January 26th, 2020, the basketball world lost one of its greatest legends. Catcher Mitch Garver left in the sixth inning after striking out.