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The sneakers, per Wachter's statement, "encapsulate the remarkable fortitude that made him one of the greatest to ever play ...

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant became the youngest All-Star starter when he suited up for the West at age 19. He scored 18 points and pulled down six rebounds in the loss.

The sporting world and beyond is mourning the death of Kobe Bryant, aged 41 ... Bryant goes on to play in the All-Star game a year later to become the youngest All-Star starter in history.

Magic Johnson said it himself: Kobe is the greatest Laker ever. It's a hard statement to dispute for a player who won as many rings as any other player on this list to go along with 18 All-Star ...