A proper noun referring to the late American professional basketball player Kobe Bryant, renowned for his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. The name combines his given name, Kobe, pronounced KOH-bee, with the surname Bryant, pronounced BRY-ant, often reduced to BRY-ənt in casual speech. As a figure, the term is used in sports commentary, obituaries, and discussions of his achievements and legacy.
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