Los Angeles Lakers: Top 5 injuries Kobe Bryant played through

We take a look back at the five greatest performances by Los Angeles Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant when he was injured, refusing to take time off for, even though he should have.

This infographic sums everything up about the career of Los Angeles Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant. If the man could walk, he would find a way to play on the court.

Even during the twilight of his career, Kobe would continue to play, going as far as playing with his left hand in his 19th season after tearing the labrum in his right shoulder.

Knocking down two free throws then walking off the court after tearing your Achilles is the stuff of legend, but just a typical day at the office for Kobe. Time and time again Bryant would get knocked down or beat up, and keep on playing.

This is why the love for Kobe will never be touched by anyone else, because Kobe gave his entire body to the Los Angeles Lakers for twenty years, and never thought twice about it.

These injuries are things that will be with Kobe forever, and his body breaks down more and more as the years go on, impacting him for the rest of his life. That was the kind of player he was, willing to do anything to win, even if it meant sacrificing his health.

Here are the top five injuries Kobe should have sat out for but continued to play on.