On This Day: August 23 - Kobe Bryant was Born

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[{"selector":"#anim-d418ea9d-8e66-43ae-8695-b26368cf7adb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(36.81209916607543%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-14e27d9e-4f67-44fa-83e5-85e56180b350","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e247494f-3804-4913-8d17-2085cb957891","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e4c39296-69d3-4a9a-ae3d-db99c4dac688","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Even his untimely passing in 2020, Kobe continues to inspire players and fans around the world. Even his untimely passing in 2020, Kobe continues to inspire players and fans around the world. White Lightning White Lightning Images from News and Social Media

[{"selector":"#anim-d8dca4ca-14ed-4632-8ba3-596033921242 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-51.02037048282102%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-46417aac-ffe1-4db4-bc6b-0b62bb978dec","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-da9eb3ca-ef51-44ef-87bb-70142386abeb","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-200f17a3-6a20-4784-8444-147b238eb044","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Bryant was an 18-time All-Star, 15-time All-NBA talent, and a 5-time NBA champion. Bryant was an 18-time All-Star, 15-time All-NBA talent, and a 5-time NBA champion. White Lightning White Lightning Images from News and Social Media

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