My First Timeline By cjmaylad Period: Aug 23, 1919 to May 2, 2016 Road to Becoming Legend Aug 23, 1978 Birth Date Kobe Bryant was born Philidalphia Jun 8, 1996 joining the NBA He was dafted by the Charlotte Hornets, who then traded him to The Lakers for Vlad Divac Jan 5, 1997 FIrst All-Star Kobe won his first dunk contest Jan 6, 1998 First All-Star Game Kobe was picked to play in the first All- Star Game