Bryant was called "one of the greatest players in the history of our game" by NBA commissioner Adam Silver,[REF] and The New York Times wrote that he has had "one of the most decorated careers in the history of the sport."[REF]
With career averages of 25.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.4 steals per game,[REF] he is considered one of the most complete players in NBA history [REF].