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FOR APRIL 18--25, 2016

Two Decades of Kobe

Twenty years, one high school state title, national high school player of the year, five NBA championships, two Olympic gold medals, two scoring titles, one league MVP, two Finals MVPs, 18 All-Star appearances, 15 All-NBA selections, 12 All-Defensive selections, one Slam Dunk title, one 81-point game, 33,570 points (through Sunday, third on the all-time list), countless beefs with teammates and coaches and several off-court controversies. With Kobe Bryant dribbling off into retirement this week, SI.com is giving the future Hall of Famer the full-court treatment with a year-by-year retrospective. Go to SI.com/nba to follow his journey from teenage rookie to living legend.

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Gritty Woman

From the SI Vault: April 15, 1996

Christy Martin is knocking down stereotypes even as she refuses to champion the cause of women in the ring

By Richard Hoffer

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