2013 Kobe Bean Bryant nicknamed the “Black Mamba” is a professional basketball play who plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was born on August 23‚ 1978. He was drafted right out of high school to play for the Charlotte Hornets‚ but soon was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers‚ never playing in Charlotte. Bryant is a five-time champion with the Lakers and a two-time Olympic gold medalist with the USA national team. Bryant was born on August 23 in Philadelphia. Bryant was named
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Kobe Bryant Five-time NBA champion‚ two-time NBA Finals MVP‚ one NBA MVP award‚ fourteen time NBA All Star‚ and two time Olympic gold medalist are several of Kobe Bryant’s many accolades that shape his legendary career. Many ex and current NBA players believe he is the best Los Angeles Laker player of all time. Some even strongly believe by the end of his illustrious career he will be the greatest of all time surpassing the legend‚ Michael Jordan. But his greatness also brings harsh critics‚ many
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year? Kobe Bryant‚ the son of former NBA player Joe "Jellybean" Bryant‚ jumped directly from high school to the pros in 1996 and enjoyed an impressive rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers. He also won the Nestle Crunch slam-dunk contest‚ and was the leading scorer in the Rookie Game during the NBA all-stars Weekend. Kobe Bryant could very well become one of the best basketball players to ever step on a basketball court. Kobe’s parents named him after a type of steak (Kobe) seen on
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Kobe Bean Bryant (born August 23‚ 1978)‚ nicknamed the "Black Mamba"‚ is an American professional basketball player who plays shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He entered the NBA directly from high school‚ and has played for the Lakers his entire career‚ winning five NBA championships. Bryant is a 15-time All-Star‚ 14-time member of the All-NBA Team‚ and 12-time member of the All-Defensive team. As of June 2012‚ he ranks third and fifth on the
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Legends are Forever Future Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant is third in best-selling jerseys as of the 2015-2016 NBA season. Kobe Bryant is currently the franchise leading scorer of the Los Angeles Lakers and holds several records as a Laker. He was drafted by the Hornets organization back in 1996 and subsequently traded to the Lakers. Kobe Bryant revolutionized the game of basketball with his specialized shoes and superior play style. Kobe Bryant’s work ethic is second-to-none and is a mold for other
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Monday Night Kobe Bryant continued to tie all of our heads in a knot‚ by putting up great numbers by Lakers’ standards; unfortunately‚ he posted up “Okay” numbers by the rest of the leagues’ standards. Should the all-powerful‚ all-knowing‚ Black Mamba retire? The Lakers have accomplished so much with Kobe being their Golden child; Recently‚ the Lakers stand in the last place in the Western Conference. Has the fact that Kobe Bryant himself commented about his pending retirement and more shockingly
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Kobe Bryant‚ one of the greatest basketball players ever‚ once said‚ “These young guys are playing checkers. I’m out there playing chess.” Like many of Kobe’s adversaries‚ I too felt like I was playing checkers. In school‚ much like in basketball‚ there are people who have mastered the game. These are the students that do not panic when given a writing assignment or research paper. However‚ I am not one of these students. When given the assignment to write a research paper‚ my body fills with fear
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Kobe Bryant was born August 23‚ 1978. His hometown is Philadelphia. Kobe Bryant is a important person because he helped the Los Angeles Lakers get to the NBA title twice in his NBA career. Kobe Bryant was also a 2-time MVP Champion. Kobe Bryant has been in 11 All- NBA First Team. Kobe Bryant was awarded The Naismith Prep Player of The Year. Kobe led a career high for 81 points against the Toronto Raptors. Kobe as took the Los Angeles Lakers To 2 NBA titles. Kobe is the youngest player ever to reach
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Tammy Vessels CWV101‚ Christian worldview Dr. Jim Uhley May 8‚ 2011 Role Model Essay- Kobe Bryant On April 12‚ 2011‚ the San Antonio Spurs went head to head with the Las Angeles Lakers. To give you an overview of the game‚ the San Antonio Spurs went home with a lost for the game‚ but in my book I believe that the Lakers lost that night. Now‚ why I say that is because Kobe Bryant played with a very short fuse on this night‚ which is a common thing to see. He earned his fifteenth technical foul
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Kobe Bryant vs. Lebron James Kobe Bryant and Lebron James are separated by six years. They play on different teams with different teammates and play different positions. NBA fans all around the world always ask the same question‚ who is the better overall player Kobe or Lebron as of today? Speaking from my expertise and experience about the game hands down Lebron James is the better overall player as of today because he is in his prime right now. He is getting better every year. The best way to
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