Getty/Harry How
- Kobe Bryant died three years ago in a tragic helicopter crash near Calabasas, California.
- The 41-year-old left behind an unparalleled legacy in the NBA, still holding over 25 division records.
- Here are the 8 most impressive records Bryant still holds.
- Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
Getty/Todd Warshaw
Bryant was just 18 years and 158 days old when he made his first NBA start against the Dallas Mavericks in January of 1997. He scored 12 points as the Lakers won 102-83.
Getty/Vince Bucci
He was just 19 years and 170 days old in 1998 when he played on the West Conference team alongside Shaquille O'Neal, Gary Payton, and Tim Duncan, amongst others. However, he couldn't prevent a 135–114 defeat.
Getty/Kevork Djansezian
Bryant may have lost his first All-Star game, but would go on to have a further 17 shots at victory throughout his career. During that time, he picked up a joint record four MVP awards, which is matched only by Bob Pettit.
Getty/Lisa Blumenfeld
Bryant hit an incredible 81 points in a single game against the Toronto Raptors in January of 2006 — 10 more than anyone had ever scored before. The Lakers coach at the time, Phil Jackson, said after according to the NBA's official website: "I've seen some remarkable games, but I've never seen one like that before."
Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
During his career, Bryant hit 33,643 points, made 8,378 free throws, and completed 4,010 turnovers. All three are records for his position.
Getty/Harry How
No player in NBA history has dominated one court like Bryant. In 20 seasons with the Lakers, he hit 16,161 points at the Staples Center, just under half his career total.
Getty/Kevork Djansezian
Bryant didn't slow down as he got older. In his final game for the Lakers, he hit 60 points against the Utah Jazz, in turn becoming the oldest player in the division's history to hit such a score in a single game.