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birth
Kobe Bean Bryant was born on August 23, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. -
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
Hornets with the 13th overall pick of the 1996 NBA draft, and was
traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. -
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
Italy, where he played in the Italian League -
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
Kobe retired in 2016 with the lakers -
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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
