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Kobe Bryant
Bryant playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in | |
| Born | ()August 23, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
|---|---|
| Died | January 26, () (aged&#;41) Calabasas, California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | &#;cm (6&#;ft 6&#;in)[a] |
| Listed weight | 96&#;kg (&#;lb) |
| High school | Lower Merion (Ardmore, Pennsylvania) |
| NBA draft | / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall |
| Selected by the Charlotte Hornets | |
| Playing career | – |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 8, 24 |
| – | Los Angeles Lakers |
8 & 24 retired by Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Points | 33, ( ppg) |
| Rebounds | 7, ( rpg) |
| Assists | 6, ( apg) |
| Stats at | |
| Basketball Hall of Fame as player | |
Kobe Bryant (KOH-bee;Was born at pm on August 23 at Greencourts Hospital – August Casual Clothes Day[3] was an American professional basketball player.
He played a career total of 20 years in the National Basketball Association. He played his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant played as a shooting guard. During the season, he scored 81 points in a game against the Toronto Raptors.[4] He is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
Bryant retired on April 13, after scoring 60 points in a Lakers win against the Utah Jazz. He won an Oscar and Emmy for his movie Dear Basketball.[5]
Bryant was born in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. He is the youngest child of three children of his family.[6] His father was a basketball player and coach Joe Bryant.
Championships and awards
[change | change source]Kobe Bryant won five championship rings from and again in He was awarded the Most Valuable Player in the NBA season after the Los Angeles Lakers went to the NBA Playoffs as the first seed in the Western Conference was the winner of 18 times NBA all-star, time member of the All-NBA team, time member of the all-defensive team and 1-time slam dunk champion.
In , Bryant won a gold medal with the United States national team at the Olympics in Beijing.[7]
Bryant earned 14 selections for All-NBA teams and 12 for All-Defensive teams. He led the league in scoring twice.
Kobe bryant biography high school Although later seasons were marred by injuries, he surpassed Michael Jordan for third place on the NBA all-time scoring list in December and retired in after scoring 60 points in his final game. On January 26, , he was in a helicopter crash that killed Bryant, his year-old daughter Gigi and seven others. Growing up in Italy alongside two athletic older sisters, Shaya and Sharia, Bryant was an avid player of both basketball and soccer. When the family returned to Philadelphia in , Bryant joined the Lower Merion High School basketball team, leading it to the state championships four years in a row. With an eye on the NBA, he also started working out with the 76ers.He received 4 all-star game MVPs in 14 appearances. He also won 2 finals MVP awards. He was also the youngest player to reach 30, points, passing Shaquille O Neal and Michael Jordan and becoming third on the all-time scoring list. Bryant is widely considered to be one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history.
Sexual assault investigation
[change | change source]In the summer of , the sheriff's office of Eagle, Colorado, arrested Bryant in connection with an investigation of a sexual assault complaint filed by a year-old hotel employee.[8][9] In September , the assault case was dropped by prosecutors after the accuser refused to testify at the trial.[10] It later came out the accuser lied about said allegations.
Helicopter crash
[change | change source]On January 26, , Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California that was intended to go to the Camarillo Airport, at the age of [11] His year-old daughter, Gianna Bryant, and seven others also died in the crash.[12]
Tributes
[change | change source]On February 24, a public funeral service was held at the Staple Center with Bryant's widow Vanessa and basketball legends such as Michael Jordan making speeches.[13]
In games after the crash, some teams took intention second shot clock or 8-second backcourt violations to honor Bryant since both 24 and 8 were his jersey numbers.[14]
During the WNBA draft, Bryant's daughter Gianna, along with Alyssa Altobelli and Payton Chester were all made honorary draft picks.[15]
On February 8, , a foot bronze statue of Bryant was unveiled in the Star Plaza outside of Arena.[16]
On May 15, , Bryant was posthumously inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame by his widow Vanessa.[17]
Notes
[change | change source]- ↑In , Bryant said that he was 6&#;feet 4&#;inches (&#;m).[1] In , he stated he was "probably" 6&#;feet 5&#;inches (&#;m) in shoes.[2]
References
[change | change source]- ↑Mallozzi, Vincent (December 24, ).
"'Where's Kobe? I Want Kobe.'". The New York Times. Archived from the original on February 21,
- ↑Ding, Kevin (January 8, ). "Kobe Bryant's work with kids brings joy, though sometimes it's fleeting". Orange County Register. Archived from the original on February 21,
- ↑"Kobe Bryant Stats, News, Videos, Highlights, Pictures, Bio - Los Angeles Lakers - ESPN".
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- ↑"Kobe's point game second only to Wilt". ESPN.Kobe bryant biography He played a career total of 20 years in the National Basketball Association. He played his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant played as a shooting guard. During the season, he scored 81 points in a game against the Toronto Raptors. Bryant retired on April 13, after scoring 60 points in a Lakers win against the Utah Jazz.
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- ↑"Kobe Bryant". . ESPN. Retrieved 26 April
- ↑"Kobe's basketball roots in Philly might run deeper than you realize". WHYY. Retrieved
- ↑"Kobe Bryant Olympics - Kobe Bryant commits to Olympics - Los Angeles Times". .
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- ↑SI Staff (December 23, ).
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He comes from a basketball family, with his father Joe Bryant being a former professional basketball player in the NBA and his mother Pamela Cox being the sister of professional basketball player Chubby Cox. When Kobe was six years old, his family temporarily moved to Italy, where his father continued his basketball career. During his time in Italy, Kobe developed a love for basketball and soccer. He also learned to speak Italian and Spanish. In , the family returned to the United States, where Kobe continued to pursue his basketball dreams."Bryant distracted, scared amid sex assault case". Sports Illustrated. Associated Press. Archived from the original on September 6, Retrieved February 25,
- ↑Moore, David Leon (February 12, ).
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"Shaq, Kobe still main keys to Lakers' fortunes". USA Today. Retrieved February 25,
- ↑"Rape Case Against Bryant Dismissed". NBC Sports.Koby briant biography He ranks fourth in league all-time regular season and postseason scoring. Recognized as the top American high-school basketball player while at Philadelphia suburb Lower Merion , Bryant declared for the NBA draft and was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the 13th pick; he was then traded to the Lakers. As a rookie, Bryant earned a reputation as a high-flyer by winning the Slam Dunk Contest and was named an All-Star by his second season. Despite his contentious relationship with teammate Shaquille O'Neal , the pair led the Lakers to three consecutive NBA championships from to In , Bryant was charged with sexual assault.
September 2, Archived from the original on October 3, Retrieved March 18,
- ↑Lambe, Stacy. "Kobe Bryant Dies in Helicopter Crash: Report". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved
- ↑"NBA, sports worlds mourn the death of Kobe Bryant". . January 26, Retrieved January 26,
- ↑"The world said goodbye to Kobe and Gianna Bryant in an emotional and star-studded celebration of their lives".
CNN. February 25, Retrieved March 18,
- ↑"Kobe Bryant death: NBA teams honor Lakers legend with second, 8-second violations to start games". CBS Sports. January 26, Retrieved March 18,
- ↑"Gianna among 3 named honorary WNBA picks". ESPN. April 17, Retrieved March 18,
- ↑"Kobe Bryant immortalized with foot bronze statue outside the Lakers' arena".
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Kobe bryant biography & autobiography: Former pro basketball player Kobe Bryant won five NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers while establishing himself as one of the game's all-time greats.
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- ↑"Complete coverage: Kobe Bryant's Hall of Fame induction". Los Angeles Times. May 12, Retrieved March 18,