Top 10 moments of Kobe in the #10 jersey

LOS ANGELES (Olympics) - The basketball world is reflecting on the spectacular career of Kobe Bryant, who has retired as a player following his last outing this week with the Los Angeles Lakers. 'Mamba', who made his NBA debut in 1996, had a fitting end to his magnificent run, pouring in 60 points in a win over the Utah Jazz.

As we look back on Bryant, we know that he was a champion. He was an All-Star. He was also terrific in the United States jersey.

The 1.98m shooting guard played for his country at the 2007 FIBA Americas Championship, and both the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. The USA reached the top of the podium at each of those events.

Here are the top 10 memories we have of No. 10.

1 - Bryant's four-point play late in 2008 Beijing title game

Bryant (USA) was fouled by Rudy Fernandez (ESP)

Bryant had a 4-point play late in the Gold Medal Game against Spain after being fouled by Rudy Fernandez which put the USA within touching distance of victory.

2 - Four 3-pointers in 67-second span in 2012 win over Australia

Bryant (USA) gunned down Australia

In the 2012 Olympic Quarter-Final against Australia, Bryant made four straight 3-pointers in a 67-second span in the fourth quarter to help fire the U.S to a 119-86 victory.

3 - Career Olympic high of 25 points in 2008 win over Australia

Bryant (USA) had 25 points against Australia in 2008

Bryant had 25 points - his most ever in an Olympic game - to lead the USA past Australia, 116-85, in the Beijing Games Quarter-Final.

4 - Sixteen points in just 11 minutes against Nigeria in 2012

Bryant (USA) tormented D'Tigers

In the USA's 116-73 rout of Nigeria at the 2012 Olympics, Bryant played just 11 minutes but had 16 points. 

5 - 17 points in USA's win over Spain in 2012 Olympic title game

Bryant (USA) had 17 points in title win over Spain in 2012

Again coming to the fore in a big game, Bryant had 17 points as the USA beat Spain in a second straight Olympic Final, winning the 2012 Gold Medal Game, 107-100.

6 - His career best 27 points for USA against Argentina in 2007

Bryant (USA) torched Argentina in Las Vegas

Bryant's career high in a USA shirt was 27 points in a 91-76 win over Argentina at the 2007 FIBA Americas Championship.

7 - Bryant's aerial artistry at all events

Bryant (USA) was a high-flying act

In the title clash of the 2007 FIBA Americas Championship, Bryant had a game-high 8 assists as the USA beat Argentina.

8 - His 90.9 percent free-throw accuracy (20 of 22) at 2012 Olympics

Bryant (USA) was lethal at the line in 2012

Bryant was cool, calm and collected at the free-throw line at the 2012 Olympics, drilling 20 of 22 attempts for a blistering 90.9 percent.

9 - Bryant's 18 points in win over Greece at Beijing Games

Greece had no answer for Bryant (USA) in Beijing

Two years after the Americans' 101-95 Semi-Final defeat to Greece at the FIBA Basketball World Cup, Bryant had 18 points as the USA won the Group Phase game, 92-69.

10 - An eye-popping 6 of 10 from long range against Australia in 2012

Bryant (USA) shot down Australia

The Lakers legend was a scintillating 6 of 10 from long range for the United States in a 119-86 triumph over the Boomers in the 2012 Olympic Quarter-Finals.

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