24 or eight? It speaks volumes to the career of Kobe Bryant, that here in the twilight of his basketball journey, the only question that remains to be answered is “What jersey number of his should we retire?”

On Nov. 29, 2015, the five-time NBA champion, Los Angeles Laker legend, and basketball icon announced his retirement with an emotionally charged poem titled “Dear Basketball.” Ever the competitor, Bryant recalled childhood memories of shooting game-winners and made no secret of the fact that the only thing taking him away from the game was his aging body. In Bryant’s own words, “My heart can take the pounding, my mind can handle the grind, but my body knows it’s time to say goodbye.”

Despite playing for one of the most storied franchises in the National Basketball Association, Bryant vaulted his way into the record books of both the NBA and the Los Angeles Lakers. In his 20th and final season, Kobe is the Laker leader in games played, points scored, field goals made, field goals attempted, free throws made, free throws attempted, steals, personal fouls, minutes played, and turnovers. Many of these franchise records are the result of Bryant’s sheer volume but 20 remarkable seasons is outstanding no matter how you split it.

Undoubtedly a first ballot Hall of Famer, Kobe Bryant’s legacy as a player, competitor, and basketball icon stretches the globe.