Kobe Bryant: Los Angeles Lakers Shooting Guard's 15 Funniest Memes

The Internet is filled with countless treasures—rare oddities that serve to entertain, enlighten or perplex.

Today's gem follows the Internet's obsession with Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (and his alleged ball-hogging).

Sit back and enjoy 15 of the funniest Kobe Bryant memes from across the worldwide web.

Kobe Puts the Lotion in the Basket

Scaaarry...

Burn!

Someone call the paramedics because LeBron just got burned!

Lord of the Rings

Lord of the Ring vs. the Lord of the Five Rings

Reality vs. Kobe

An oldie, but a goodie.

Kobe of Arabia

He was practically begging to be turned into a meme.

Kobe's Ball

That's a good question.

D-Fence

There's no I in "team."

Choices

You only live once.

The Joke Is on You

"Smug" is the leading cause of air pollution in Los Angeles.

Sky High

There's something funny about a man looking like he's about to take off.

Nice Shoes

Getting shoes to match his rings.

Willy Wonka Does Not Approve

Shaquille O'Neal?

For What?

Actually, I count four people on Kobe, but the point is well taken.

Shoot! Shoot! Shoot!

Passing?

The Crowd Goes Wild!

Thanks for reading!

Let me know in the comments which of these memes you thought was the funniest (and include links to some I might have missed). 

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