Kobe Bryant: Why a Sixth Championship Means Everything Now

Ever since Kobe Bryant stepped into a Lakers uniform, he has been defined by one thing: chasing greatness.

It drove him to take those last shots against Utah in the playoffs as a rookie. He famously air-balled them, but his guts impressed his veteran teammates and foreshadowed his actions to come.

It also drove him to challenge Michael Jordan as a first-time All-Star starter, make his mark on the first Lakers three-peat and resurrect his career/image after his sexual assault scandal.

Kobe said it best last season after he shot extra ba...

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