History Facts & Stories on Instagram: "The man who handed Kobe Bryant the 2009 Finals MVP trophy was David Stern — the longtime commissioner of National Basketball Association (NBA) and one of the most influential figures in the league’s history. Stern presided over some of basketball’s greatest triumphs, including the rise of global superstars like Bryant, Michael Jordan, and LeBron James, and was a familiar presence during championship ceremonies, presenting the Larry O’Brien Trophy and Finals

Interesting As Facts by Christopher Kiss on Instagram: "Kobe Bryant was just 21 years old when he won his first NBA championship in 2000 with the Los Angeles Lakers. This photo, taken in the locker room after Game 6 of the NBA Finals, captured a rare moment of emotion—Kobe sitting alone, clutching the Larry O’Brien trophy. That championship marked the beginning of a Lakers three-peat (2000–2002), led by Kobe and Shaquille O’Neal. Over the next two decades, Kobe would become a five-time NBA champ

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