Kobe Bryant: Age, Biography, Net Worth, Personal Life And More
Kobe Bryant is considered as one of the greatest American basketball players, Kobe Bryant played a crucial role in Team USA’s Olympic victories in 2008 and 2012.
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Full Name |
Kobe Bryant |
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Birth Date Died Date |
23 August, 1978 26 January, 2020 |
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Birth Place |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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Education School College/University |
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Education Qualification |
Not known |
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Parents Father Mother |
Joe Bryant Pam Bryant |
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Wife/Spouse Marital status |
Vanessa Bryant Married |
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Siblings |
Sharia, Shaya |
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Physical Height (approximately) Weight (approximately) Hair (Colour) Eye (Colour) |
6feet 6inch 96kg Black Dark Brown |
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Favourite Food Actor Actress Destination/Place Colour |
Frog legs with honey garlic sauce Johny Depp Hillary Swank Not known Green |
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Living Place/Current City |
Philadelphia, US |
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Profession/Occupation |
Professional Basketball Player |
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Smoking/Drinking |
Yes |
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Kobe Bryant Early Life
Kobe Bryant was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 23, 1978. Kobe Bean Bryant was the pro basketball player’s son. He was a standout high school basketball player in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, earning numerous national Player of the Year honours. Despite setting scoring records, he chose to enter the NBA draught rather than attend college, and was chosen by the Charlotte Hornets before being traded to the Lakers.
Kobe Bryant Professional Career
Bryant joined the NBA at a young age and became the league’s second youngest player in 1996-97. He became an All-Star in his second season and helped the Lakers win three consecutive NBA championships by the age of 23. Bryant has received numerous awards throughout his career, including league MVP in 2008 and leading the Lakers to championships in 2009 and 2010.
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Kobe Bryant Later Years
Bryant continued to excel on the court despite injuries such as a ruptured Achilles tendon, a fractured kneecap, and a torn rotator cuff. He announced his retirement following the 2015-16 season. He wrote “Dear Basketball,” a poem that was adapted into an Academy Award-winning short film, in 2015. Bryant also wrote “The Mamba Mentality: How I Play” in 2018, reflecting on his basketball philosophy.
Kobe Bryant’s Tragic Death
Bryant, 41, died in a helicopter crash in California on January 26, 2020, along with eight others, including his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. The loss left a huge void in the basketball world and beyond, with tributes pouring in from all over the world. Bryant’s imprint on basketball history is indelible.
