Kobe Bryant's Career By Devin Booker Aug 23, 1978 Birth of Kobe Bean Bryant in Philidelphia, Pennslyvania Apr 1, 1984 The Bryant family moves to Italy where Kobe plays in the Italian League Sep 15, 1991 The Bryant family moves back to Philidelphia where Kobe plays for the Lower Merion High School basketball team Jun 26, 1996 Kobe Bryant go straight to the NBA Draft out of High School. Jun 26, 1996 Kobe gets selected 13th overall to the Charolette Hornets. He gets traded to the Los Angeles Lakers later. Feb 8, 1998 Kobe gets selected into the All Star Game as a starter making him the youngest person to play in the All Star Game. Jun 7, 2000 Kobe Bryant wins his 1st NBA championship. Jun 6, 2001 Kobe win his 2nd NBA championship. Jun 12, 2002 Kobe wins his 3rd NBA champioship. His only 3-peat. Jun 15, 2004 Kobe loses the NBA finals to the Detroit Pistons. Apr 19, 2006 Kobe wins his 1st scoring title. Apr 22, 2006 Kobe scores 81 points in a single game. The second highest amount of points scored in a single game. Apr 18, 2007 Kobe wins second scoring title. Jun 14, 2009 Kobe wins his 4th NBA champioship. Jun 17, 2010 Kobe wins his 5th NBA champioship. Apr 12, 2013 Kobe tears his Achilles tendon in a game against the Golden State Warriors. Nov 29, 2015 Kobe announces his retirement after the end of the 15-16 season
