Born August 23, 1978 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kobe Bryant is the son of Joe Jellybean Bryant (an ex-NBA player.) Spending the majority of his youth in Italy, Kobe quickly entered the grand stage with his success at his Lower Merion High School.
As a result, he declared eligibility for the NBA draft-at the age of 18. After entering and being the 13th pick in the draft By Charlotte (who was then traded to the Lakers for Vlade Divac), Kobe won the Slam-Dunk contest, yet many considered him as too much flash in the beginning stages of his career and too selfish.
As time went on, Kobe began to take steps to mature his game and proceeded in winning 3 championships with Shaquille O'Neal (whom he had continuous quarrels with).
However, rape allegations crushed Kobe Bryant's public status, losing countless millions in lost endorsements. Despite the fact he was found innocent, his image was still shattered with the separation of Shaq as a result of numerous quarrels. Kobe then signed with Nike and worked to improve his image, and averaged 35.4 ppg with an 81 point game in the 2005-06 season, with different views on the accomplishment. He lives in Long Beach, California.
Many have compared him and others (Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, etc.) to Michael Jordan when such remarks are not really useful because there is only one Michael Jordan. Such qualities include clutch shooting, possibly dunking, and scoring with a good percentage.
In a poll by ESPN, Kobe took the majority of votes (40% of those who voted) in the question "Who Would You Let Take the Last Shot?" as well as achieving an overwhelming majority of NBA General Managers for the teams with a similar question.
Kobe Bryant's Achievements.
3-time NBA Champion
9-time All-Star
8-time All-NBA Selection
6-time All-Defensive Selection
2-time NBA All-Star Game MVP
1997 NBA Slam Dunk Champion
1996 Naismith Prep Player of the Year
As a result, he declared eligibility for the NBA draft-at the age of 18. After entering and being the 13th pick in the draft By Charlotte (who was then traded to the Lakers for Vlade Divac), Kobe won the Slam-Dunk contest, yet many considered him as too much flash in the beginning stages of his career and too selfish.
As time went on, Kobe began to take steps to mature his game and proceeded in winning 3 championships with Shaquille O'Neal (whom he had continuous quarrels with).
However, rape allegations crushed Kobe Bryant's public status, losing countless millions in lost endorsements. Despite the fact he was found innocent, his image was still shattered with the separation of Shaq as a result of numerous quarrels. Kobe then signed with Nike and worked to improve his image, and averaged 35.4 ppg with an 81 point game in the 2005-06 season, with different views on the accomplishment. He lives in Long Beach, California.
Many have compared him and others (Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, etc.) to Michael Jordan when such remarks are not really useful because there is only one Michael Jordan. Such qualities include clutch shooting, possibly dunking, and scoring with a good percentage.
In a poll by ESPN, Kobe took the majority of votes (40% of those who voted) in the question "Who Would You Let Take the Last Shot?" as well as achieving an overwhelming majority of NBA General Managers for the teams with a similar question.
Kobe Bryant's Achievements.
3-time NBA Champion
9-time All-Star
8-time All-NBA Selection
6-time All-Defensive Selection
2-time NBA All-Star Game MVP
1997 NBA Slam Dunk Champion
1996 Naismith Prep Player of the Year
by An UnBiased View March 3, 2007
The Most Overrated Player of all time after he died. Before this man died bleacher report and ESPN didn't even have him top 10, Now all of a sudden since he died he isn't top 10? Some Dickriders would say kobe is number 2 all time behind MJ and say kobe is better than LeBron when they know kobe isn't even close to bron. Kobe isn't better than kareem, magic,shaq,bill russell,Wilt Chamberlain,Larry Bird,Tim Duncan,Hakeem,LeBron MJ
"Kobe Bryantis better than Lebron and kobe is number 2 behind Jordan" Just stfu kobe is barely top 10
by Ethans196 May 19, 2021
The best basketball player in the known world. Dude put up 81 points v.s. Toronto Raptors on Jan. 22, 2006. He averaged more than 35 points per game in the 2005-2006 season.
Zach:Who do you think is the best player in the league?
Jordan: Are you kidding me? Kobe Bryant , no doubt!
Jordan: Are you kidding me? Kobe Bryant , no doubt!
by J-MAT December 6, 2006
The best player in the NBA, and by the time he's done, the best in NBA history. 81 points in one game, 4 NBA titles, one withOUT shaq, the best finisher in the game, the most hard-working, hard-nosed player in the NBA. Better then LeBron, will be better then Michael.
by hurricanes3621 June 25, 2009
Kobe Bryant is the starting shooting guard of the Los Angeles Lakers. Born August 23, 1978 in Philadelphia. Also grew up in Italy where his favorite sport was soccer. He has said if he didnt go pro in basketball, he would have gone pro in soccer. He is one of the hardest working players in the NBA and is ragged on for being a ball hog, when he has the numbers
(pts, asts, rebs) to prove everyone wrong. Recently won a championship with LA in 2009 and his lakers are looking to tie boston for the most rings of all time. Well known for his 81 pt performance (2nd most all time).
(pts, asts, rebs) to prove everyone wrong. Recently won a championship with LA in 2009 and his lakers are looking to tie boston for the most rings of all time. Well known for his 81 pt performance (2nd most all time).
by Dude from Clackamas OR August 25, 2009
Kobe Bryant is a gentleman who has shown grace and style. Yes, he made a mistake once and paid dearly. He always return to the neighborhood where he grew up and gives generously to his high school (LMHS). He was a great kid growing up in lower merion and kind to all he came in contact with. He was not responsible for Shaq leaving the Lakers but he bore the responsibility because it made for good press. Kobe is married and has two daughters. He led the basketball team to victory of a gold medal during the 2008 basketball olympics
by haleh September 4, 2008
by Blehargh December 17, 2009