Kobe Bryant, a five-time NBA champion over his 20 seasons with the Lakers, will be on the cover of NBA 2K21 Mamba Forever edition. His likeness will appear on two separate covers.

The company announced Kobe Bryant will serve as the third and final cover athlete for NBA 2K21, honoring the late Los Angeles Lakers legend with the "Mamba Forever ... his 81-point performance in ...

Kobe Bryant will be featured on ... He was also featured on the Mamba Forever edition of 2K21 that was released after his death ... leading the Lakers to a 101-96 victory with 60 points on 22-50 ...

Bryant scored 60 points or more six times in his NBA career. The first time was a 62-point performance in three quarters against the Dallas Mavericks on Dec. 20, 2005 but his final 60-point ...