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The Profile Dossier: Kobe Bryant, Basketball's Greatest Storyteller

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"You have to work hard in the dark to shine in the light."

Kobe Bryant's life came to an end in a sudden and tragic manner. The 18-time NBA All-Star who had a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020. His 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others also died in the crash. Bryant had retired from the NBA, and he was focusing on venture capital as his second act. He and business partner Jeff Stibel formed venture firm Bryant Stibel in 2013 and raised $100 million for their debut venture capital fund three years later. On and off the court, Bryant was best known for his obsessive pursuit of…

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