In 1996, he was picked by Charlotte in the draft, and was subsequently traded to the LA Lakers.In his second season as guard, with the Lakers, Bryant was voted a starter for the 1998 All-Star Game, becoming at 19 the youngest All-Star in NBA history. Bryant went on to help the team win three consecutive NBA championships and was voted first-team all-NBA in 2002 and 2003.
NBA Finals Bryant helped his team make it to the 2008 NBA Finals. The team was defeated by the Boston Celtics, but they returned the following year. In the 2009 NBA finals, the Lakers beat the Orlando Magic to win the championship title.
Knee Injury The Lakers announced Wednesday that Kobe Bryant will miss the remainder of the 2013-14 season as he continues to rehabilitate his injured left knee.