Kobe Bryant X AKIRA

Kobe Bryant, the Black Mamba, the man who could make a basketball disappear faster than a magician. He was so good, he made other NBA players feel like mere mortals in comparison.

Bryant was the ultimate competitor, always striving to be the best. He was so focused on winning, he probably could have turned a game of checkers into a life-or-death battle.

Off the court, Bryant was known for his love of storytelling and his Oscar-winning short film, "Dear Basketball." Who knew that the same guy who could score 81 points in a single game could also write a heartwarming poem about his love for the sport?

And let's not forget about his fashion sense. Bryant could rock a suit like nobody's business, making even the most fashionable celebrities look like they just rolled out of bed.