USA’s Kobe Bryant finishes the dunk emphatically vs. Australia during the Beijing 2008 Olympics. Team USA beat Australia 116-85 in the quarterfinals. (AP Images)
USA’s Kobe Bryant goes up for a dunk against Spain during a men’s preliminary game at the Beijing 2008 Olympics. (AP Images)
Team USA’s Kobe Bryant bites his gold medal during ceremonies following their win over Spain in the Gold Medal Game at the Beijing 2008 Olympics. Kobe scored 20 points in the game, including several clutch shots down the stretch to clinch the 118-107 victory. (AP Images)
USA’s Kobe Bryant sticks out his tongue as he gets set during the men’s Gold Medal Game against Spain at the Beijing 2008 Olympics. Kobe bested his Lakers teammate and good friend Pau Gasol in the final game. (AP Images)