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Kobe Bryant

By jonathanevers24
  • birth

    birth

    Kobe Bean Bryant was born on August 23, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • where did he grow up

    where did he grow up

    Growing up in Italy alongside two athletic older sisters, Shaya and Sharia, Kobe was an avid player of both basketball and soccer.
  • where was he drafted

    where was he drafted

    Hornets with the 13th overall pick of the 1996 NBA draft, and was
    traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.
  • already an allstar

    already an allstar

    in his second season as guard, with the Lakers, Bryant was voted a starter for the 1998 All-Star Game, becoming at 19 the youngest All-Star in NBA history.
  • where did

    where did

    Italy, where he played in the Italian League
  • did he go to college

    did he go to college

    Though he boasted good grades and high SAT scores, Bryant decided to go straight to the NBA from high school.
  • retirement

    retirement

    Kobe retired in 2016 with the lakers
  • Period: to

    his career

    In 2008, Bryant was named Most Valuable Player and carried his team to the NBA Finals, where they lost to the Boston Celtics. In the 2009 NBA Finals, the Lakers beat the Orlando Magic to win the championship. Shortly afterward, Bryant was part of the memorial service to honor friend and music superstar Michael Jackson. played on olympic team 2 years