NBA legend, the late Kobe Bryant, was one of the most famous players during his playing time. Playing in a city like Los Angeles helped take his name to the very top. Winning individual awards and NBA titles cemented his name as a legend in the city of Hollywood.

And the stars of Hollywood frequently aligned in the Staples Arena to watch Kobe and the Lakers play. So it was no surprise that Bryant had a lot of celebrity friends. During one such incident when he hung out with Meryl Streep and 50 Cent, a lot of fans were amused.?

It was after a game between the Lakers and the New York Knicks in 2014 which Streep and 50 Cent attended.

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And 50 Cent shared the photo with the other two on his Instagram account. Seeing this, most fans felt that the trio had nothing in common.?

Kobe Bryant was a superstar among stars in Los Angeles

While many fans felt that there was little in common between the three, perhaps them being successful individuals in their respective fields is common. 50 Cent was one of the most popular rappers and actors. He is also a businessman and a millionaire.

Meryl Streep, on the other hand, is a legendary actress who holds the record for most nominations in both Academy Awards and Golden Globes. She has won the Oscar Awards 3 times and the Golden Globe 9 times.?

After joining the Lakers in 1997, Kobe Bryant won the Rookie of the Year along with the Slam Dunk Contest. He has won 5 NBA titles during his long and illustrious career. It was a three-peat from 2000 to 2002 and then back-to-back in 2009 and 2010. The Black Mamba won the NBA finals MVP award in both 2009 and 2010. He also won the NBA Most Valuable Player award in 2008.

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The Lakers legend made the All-Star team 18 times and won the All-Star MVP award on 4 occasions. He won the scoring championship in 2006 and 2007. Bryant made the All-NBA First Team 11 times. But he wasn?t just about scoring, he was equally intense on the defensive end. This earned him 9 NBA All-Defensive First Team selections.?

During his career, Kobe Bryant averaged 25 points, 5 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.4 steals per game in 1346 games. After retiring, Bryant focused on off-the-field endeavors. He made huge strides in the business industry and also took the time to share his wisdom with the youths of the country.

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Then he topped it off by winning the Oscar Awards for his animated short film ?Dear Basketball? and became the first athlete to win the award. Again, showing us all that anything can be achieved if one puts in an honest effort and works hard.