The impact of Bryant’s career, and the ‘Mamba Mentality,’ carry on in the kind of way that almost makes you forget that he’s gone.

Kobe Bryant may be gone, but his "Mamba Mentality" lives on. Five years after his death, Bryant's legacy continues to grow and inspire.

Five years ago, the world lost baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife Keri, and their daughter Alyssa; NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi; Payton Chester and her mother, Sarah; educator and basketball coach Christina Mauser,

Bryant stepped off the court in a Lakers jersey for the final time the following year. He scored 60 points in his finale and finished his career with 33,643 points. He ranks fourth all-time in scoring, behind LeBron James (41,396), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (38,387) and Karl Malone (36,928).

Using Kobe Bryant’s own words from the award-winning short film “Dear Basketball" as an inspiration, FOX 11 wrote a version titled "Dear Kobe," that's narrated by the legendary Morgan Freeman.

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant died Jan. 26, 2020 at age 41. Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.

A Denver-based artist was commissioned by Nike to paint a Kobe Bryant mural in Venice Beach. An Instagram post featuring the piece has been viewed 2 million times.

Kobe was a hooper. And his aura, validation and embrace extended immeasurably into women’s hoops. He confirmed they are hoopers, too. He was an advocate for them to reach the mainstream of sports fandom. He shared in their belief of worthiness. His value to them and their game is unquestioned. Though he’s gone, they still feel it.

Sunday marks five years since Kobe Bryant and eight others died in a helicopter crash. Bryant's legacy lives on in the NBA through younger players.

"I think the world actually stood still for a moment," Kobe's former assistant said in the new CNN documentary series 'Kobe: The Making of a Legend'

The documentary features insights from an impressive roster of basketball luminaries, including Hall of Famers Tracy McGrady and Sheryl Swoopes, current Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson, and longtime Lakers trainer Gary Vitti.

Kobe Bryant was a guest on The HoopsHype Podcast on June 2018, and he had a wide-ranging conversation with Alex Kennedy. They discussed his influence on modern-day NBA players, whether he would help