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The accusation tarnished Bryant's reputation, and the public's perception of him plummeted; his endorsement contracts with McDonald's and Nutella were terminated. Sales for Bryant's replica jersey fell significantly. [442] In September 2004, the assault case was dropped by prosecutors after the accuser decided not to testify at the trial. Afterward, Bryant agreed to apologize to her for the incident, including his public mea culpa: "Although I truly believe this encounter between us was consensual, I recognize now that she did not and does not view this incident the same way I did. After months of reviewing discovery, listening to her attorney, and even her testimony in person, I now understand how she feels that she did not consent to this encounter." [443] [444] The accuser filed a separate lawsuit against Bryant, which the two sides settled privately. [445] Endorsements Bryant at a Nike store launch ceremony in Taipei, 2007 NBA.com: Kobe is top vote-getter in 2011 All-Star balloting". NBA.com. Archived from the original on February 10, 2011 . Retrieved February 7, 2011. Kobe Bryant Arrested For Alleged Sexual Assault". KMGH-TV. Associated Press. July 6, 2003. Archived from the original on April 30, 2008 . Retrieved June 19, 2010. Report: Kobe Bryant saw German doc". ESPN. December 25, 2011. Archived from the original on January 8, 2012. Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Lakers Box Score, January 14, 2002". Basketball-Reference. Archived from the original on January 11, 2021 . Retrieved October 28, 2019.Delong, John. "Lakers' trade for Bryant has been misconstrued". Winston-Salem Journal. Archived from the original on August 22, 2010 . Retrieved October 30, 2010. a b c d "Kobe Bryant Bio". NBA.com. Archived from the original on March 6, 2010 . Retrieved August 5, 2007. LAKERS: Los Angeles Lakers History". NBA. Archived from the original on February 17, 2012 . Retrieved June 8, 2010. Kobe Bryant's heroics help Lakers rally, edge Raptors in OT". ESPN. Associated Press. March 8, 2013. Archived from the original on March 12, 2013.

Ding, Kevin (January 8, 2008). "Kobe Bryant's work with kids brings joy, though sometimes it's fleeting". Orange County Register. Archived from the original on November 25, 2012. Larry Bird held the previous record; he was 35 when he had 49 points, 14 rebounds, and 12 assists on March 15, 1992, against Portland. [271] Later in the season, it was reported that Bryant would change his jersey number from 8 to 24 at the start of the 2006–07 season. Bryant's first high-school number was 24 before he switched to 33. [131] [132] After the Lakers' season ended, Bryant said on TNT that he wanted 24 as a rookie, but it was unavailable as it was worn by George McCloud, as was 33, retired with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Bryant wore 143 at the Adidas ABCD camp and chose 8 by adding those numbers. [132] In the first round of the playoffs, the Lakers played well enough to reach a 3–1 series lead over the Phoenix Suns, culminating with Bryant's overtime-forcing and game-winning shots in Game 4. They came within six seconds of eliminating the second-seeded Suns in Game 6, however, they lost that game 126–118 in overtime. [133] Despite Bryant's 27.9 points per game in the series, the Lakers broke down and ultimately fell to the Suns in seven games. [133] After scoring 50 points on 20 of 35 shooting in the Game 6 loss, Bryant was criticized for only taking three shots in the second half of the 121–90 Game 7 loss to Phoenix. [134] [135] Bryant driving towards the basketLakers' Bryant, Magic's Howard named Players of the Week". NBA.com. January 12, 2009. Archived from the original on June 28, 2011 . Retrieved June 8, 2010. The Youngest NBA Basketball Player Records". Basketball Daily. January 30, 2009. Archived from the original on January 24, 2010. Jenkins, Lee (March 23, 2009). "Another Sunny Day In Lamar's L.a." Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on March 22, 2009 . Retrieved May 7, 2010. San Antonio Spurs vs Los Angeles Lakers May 29, 2008 Game Summary". NBA.com. Archived from the original on June 17, 2008 . Retrieved December 26, 2021.