How Many Seasons Has Kobe Bryant Played in the NBA?
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Kobe Bryant has played a total of 20 seasons in the NBA.
20 seasons
Kobe Bryant played 20 seasons in the NBA. He was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in 1996 and then traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. He played his entire career with the Lakers, winning five NBA championships. He retired in 2016.
5 with the Lakers, 2 with the Golden State Warriors, 1 with the Charlotte Hornets, and 12 with the Los Angeles Clippers
Kobe Bryant played 5 seasons with the Lakers, 2 seasons with the Golden State Warriors, 1 season with the Charlotte Hornets, and 12 seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers.
20 seasons is the second-most in NBA history, behind only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (21)
Kobe Bryant played 20 seasons in the NBA, the second-most in league history behind only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (21). He is also the Lakers’ all-time leader in points (33,643), games played (1,346), minutes played (48,637) and field goals made (11,719).