Kobe Bryant died January 26 at the age of 41 in a helicopter crash that also killed his 13-year-old daughter.

Bryant had been known for his work-ethic, which helped him win numerous NBA championships, titles, and even an Academy Award.

Fellow NBA stars, like Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, and LeBron James, had mentioned Bryant's intense work ethic.

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Kobe Bryant, who died at age 41 on January 26 following a helicopter crash, was well-known for his work ethic. Just hours before Bryant's death, LeBron James remarked that he had been inspired by Bryant's work ethic throughout his own NBA career.

In Bryant's two-decade career with the Los Angeles Lakers, Bryant already had championships, scoring titles, and MVPs to his name, but with basketball in his rearview mirror, Bryant turned to filmmaking and in 2018 won an Oscar for Best Animated Short Film.

Tales of Bryant's work ethic have become folklore. From his early morning workouts, to marathon shooting sessions, to a relentless desire to improve himself, here are some of our favorite examples of Bryant's work ethic.

Tony Manfred contributed to this report.