Photos: Kobe Bryant through the years

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Photos: Kobe Bryant through the years

Kobe Bryant announced he is retiring after the 2015-16 season in a poem Sunday.

BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 07: EURO ABC CAMP 1999 Berlin; Kobe BRYANT (Photo by Marcus Brandt/Bongarts/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - JUNE 26: Kobe Bryant poses for a portrait after being selected by the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 1996 NBA Draft on June 26, 1996 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Andy Hayt/NBAE via Getty Images)

WALTHAM, MA - JUNE 20: The Boston Celtics try out Kobe Bryant as coaches look on. (Photo by Tom Landers/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO -- Episode 962 -- Pictured: (l-r) Professional basketball player Kobe Bryant during an interview with host Jay Leno on July 17, 1996 -- (Photo by: Margaret C. Norton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - NOVEMBER 17: Basketball: Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant (8) on court during game vs Phoenix Suns, Phoenix, AZ 11/17/1996 (Photo by V.J. Lovero/Sports Illustrated/Getty Images) (SetNumber: X51788 TK2 R6 F11)

INGLEWOOD, CA - JULY 11: Kobe Bryant holds a #8 Los Angeles Lakers jersey after being the 13th overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets who then traded his draft rights to the Los Angeles Lakers on July 11, 1996 in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

INGLEWOOD, CA - JULY 12: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a photo at a press conference on July 12, 1997 at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jon Soohoo/ NBAE via Getty Images)

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 22: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers sets up to shoot a freethrow against the New York Knicks during an NBA game on November 22, 1997 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1997 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

PHOENIX, AZ - DECEMBER 28: Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant shares a laugh with a teammate during a break in play against the Phoenix Suns in the second quarter 28 December, 2000 in Phoenix, AZ. Bryant scored 38 points to help the Lakers defeat the Suns 115-78. AFP PHOTO Mike FIALA (Photo credit should read MIKE FIALA/AFP/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers (L) drives around Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs during their, 01 December 2000, game in Los Angeles, Ca. Bryant scored a career high 43 points to guide the Lakers to a 109-100 victory. AFP PHOTO/VINCE BUCCI (Photo credit should read Vince Bucci/AFP/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 11: Portrait of Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2001 NBA All-Star Weekend on February 11, 2001 in Washington, D.C. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2001 NBAE (Photo by Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE/Getty Images)

9 Feb 2002: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers will be playing for the Western Conference All-Stars during All-Star weekend 2002 at the First Union Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. DIGITAL IMAGE. Note to user. User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 2001 NBAE Mandatory credit: Jesse D Garrabrant NBAE/ Getty Images.

LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 15: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Western Conference All-Stars poses for a portrait prior to the 2004 All-Star Game on February 15, 2004 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 29: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers is on the court during the game against the Charlotte Bobcats at Charlotte Bobcats Arena on December 29, 2006 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Bobcats won 133-124. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2006 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - MAY 7: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers holds the 2007-08 NBA Most Valuable Player award with NBA Commissioner David Stern prior to Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Utah Jazz during the 2008 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on May 7, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)*** Local Caption *** Kobe Bryant;David Stern

LOS ANGELES - MAY 6: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to the media during the 2007-08 NBA Most Valuable Player Award press conference presented by Kia Motors at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel on April 29, 2008 in Los Angeles California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - MAY 21: Basketball: NBA Western Conference Finals: Closeup of Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant (24) on sidelines bench during Game 1vs San Antonio Spurs. San Antonio, TX 5/21/2008 CREDIT: John W. McDonough (SetNumber: X80364 TK1 R11 F29) (Photo by John W. McDonough/Sports Illustrated/Getty Images)

US President Barack Obama poses with Los Angeles Lakers Guard Kobe Bryant (L) during an event with the 2008-2009 NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers at the White House in Washington, DC, January 25, 2010. AFP PHOTO/Jim WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)

LA Lakers guard Kobe Bryant gestures before the Boston Celtics went on to win 103-94 in game two of the NBA finals at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on June 6, 2010. The defending champion Los Angeles Lakers are not only seeking their 16th NBA championship but also redemption after a humbling loss to the Boston Celtics in the 2008 NBA finals. The Lakers still have the bitter after taste of their humiliating finals loss two years ago. AFP PHOTO/Mark RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)

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BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 07: EURO ABC CAMP 1999 Berlin; Kobe BRYANT (Photo by Marcus Brandt/Bongarts/Getty Images)

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