By Orlando Silva Kobe Bryant picked No. 24 for his future statue at the Los Angeles Lakers arena, saying he faced bigger challenges with that number. View the original article to see embedded media. Kobe Bryant left a huge mark on the game of basketball, becoming one of the 10 greatest players to step foot on the court. The Black Mamba spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he lived plenty of happy moments but also endured difficulties, trying to win more championships with the Purple and Gold. Even after he flirted with a trade away from Los Angeles on several occa…
