NBA Cobwebs on Instagram: "October 16, 1996: Lakers rookie Kobe Bryant plays in his first NBA game—a 90-80 preseason win over Dallas in Fresno, CA. Bryant had 10 PTS (4-4 FG)/5 REB and Shaquille O'Neal scored 12 PTS for Los Angeles. George McCloud scored 18 PTS to lead the Mavericks.  CNN/ESPN/KCAL #otd #90s #nba #basketball #losangeles #lakers #lakeshow #kobe #kobebryant"

Explaining on Instagram: "Kobe Bryant’s iconic trophy photo was taken after winning his first NBA championship in 2000, and it became one of the most emotional images in sports history. 🏆💜💛 In the picture, Kobe sits alone in the Lakers’ locker room, still in his uniform, clutching the Larry O’Brien Trophy tightly in his arms. There’s no celebration — just quiet reflection. It captured the raw emotion of a young man who had finally achieved his lifelong dream. 📸🔥 The photo became a symbol of