9-time NBA first Defensive Team
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Bryant was as ferocious as a defender as he was an offensive player. The “Mamba” tenacity led to him being named to the All-Defensive team 11 times.
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Kobe Bryant’s incredible career had thrilling highlights and incomparable memories for the Lakers.
Bryant was as ferocious as a defender as he was an offensive player. The “Mamba” tenacity led to him being named to the All-Defensive team 11 times.