Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bean Bryant was an American professional basketball player. A shooting guard, he spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential players in the sport's history, Bryant won five NBA championships and was an 18-time All-Star, four-time All-Star MVP, 15-time member of the All-NBA Team, 12-time member of the All-Defensive Team, the 2008 NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP), two-time NBA Finals MVP, and two-time scoring champion.
Background
- Born in
- Philadelphia
- Educated at
- Lower Merion High SchoolSchool of the Woods – Montessori
- Awards
- 🏆 Under Armour Undeniable Performance ESPY Award🏆 NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award🏆 NBA Most Valuable Player Award🏆 All-NBA Team🏆 Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award
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Timeline
1978
Born
Birth2020
Died
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