Kobe Bryant: Age, Biography, Net Worth, Personal Life And More

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.

Short Biography Of Kobe Bryant 

Full Name	Kobe Bryant
Birth Date   Died Date	23 August, 1978  26 January,  2020
Birth Place	Philadelphia,   Pennsylvania
Education   School   College/University	Lower Merion High   School
Education Qualification	Not known
Parents   Father  Mother	Joe Bryant  Pam Bryant
Wife/Spouse  Marital status	Vanessa Bryant   Married
Siblings	Sharia, Shaya
Physical   Height (approximately)   Weight (approximately)   Hair (Colour)   Eye (Colour)	6feet 6inch  96kg  Black  Dark Brown
Favourite    Food   Actor   Actress   Destination/Place   Colour	Frog legs with honey   garlic sauce  Johny Depp  Hillary Swank  Not known   Green
Living Place/Current City	Philadelphia, US
Profession/Occupation	Professional   Basketball Player
Smoking/Drinking	Yes

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.

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.