Career Highlights
A journey of dedication, perseverance, and excellence
NBA Draft
Selected 13th overall by the Charlotte Hornets, then traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.
First All-Star Selection
Became the youngest NBA All-Star starter in history at 19 years old.
First Three-Peat
Won three consecutive NBA championships with Shaquille O'Neal and the Lakers.
81-Point Game
Scored 81 points against the Toronto Raptors, the second-highest single-game total in NBA history.
MVP Season
Won his only regular season MVP award and led the Lakers to the NBA Finals.
Back-to-Back Championships
Led the Lakers to consecutive NBA championships, winning Finals MVP both years.
Achilles Injury
Suffered a career-altering Achilles tendon tear but still made two free throws before walking off the court.
Final Game
Scored 60 points in his final NBA game against the Utah Jazz, ending his career in spectacular fashion.
Career Achievements
5x NBA Champion
2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010
2x Finals MVP
2009, 2010
1x Regular Season MVP
2008
18x NBA All-Star
1998-2016
12x All-Defensive Team
9x First Team, 3x Second Team
15x All-NBA Team
11x First Team, 2x Second Team, 2x Third Team
2x Olympic Gold
Team USA 2008, 2012
4th All-Time Scorer
33,643 Career Points