Millions of fans consider him an artist. Golden Finger. Wanderer of the skies. Collector of titles and precious metals. His critics nicknamed him "Showboat," meaning, a flashy player.

Some of them, like Shaquille O’Neal, shared a locker room with him. Others see in him a basketball player who cares more about himself than the team. Kobe Bryant's answer lies in his trophy case. Five championships. One MVP award. Eighteen All-Star Games. Two Olympic gold medals. Countless scoring records. Deafening moments that could fill entire collections with highlights.

And a life like a fairy tale, not always pleasant, not always suitable for young children. Sometimes the sun sets in the world of Kobe Bryant. His biography features not only miracles but also wounds. His throne is a single seat and does not accommodate others.

A child on the streets of Philadelphia, a teenager in Italy, a man in the bright lights of the NBA, a husband and father now that the spotlight has dimmed, Kobe Bryant was and remains a category of his own.