Kobe Bryant

KOBE BRYANT

PERSONAL • Name:

Kobe Bryant.

• Born on: August 23, 1978. • From:

Philadelphia.

• He’s married and have two daughters.

2008-09 Statistics • Position: Guard. • Number: 24. • Height: 1,98 m. • Weight: 93,0 kg. • Years Pro: 12.

CARRER • College Attended: Elected to enter the NBA directly from high school (Lower Merion HS), becoming the first ever player in Los Angeles franchise history to make this transition. • Acquired by The Lakers from The Charlotte Hornets on July 11, 1996.

• Has been named to the NBA All Defensive 8 times (2000-2004 and 2006-2008). • Named a starter for the Western Conference AllStar Team in each of last 10 games.

• Became the youngest player ever to score 11000 – 20000 carrer points. • Earn All-Rookie honors (1996-1997). • Won the 1997 Gatorade Slam Dunk Championship during the All-Star Game Weekend.

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3-time NBA (2000,2001, 2002).

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2007-08 NBA Most Valuable Player in All-Star Game in Las Vegas and 2002-2003 in Philadelphia.

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Member of the 2006-08 USA Men’s Senior National Team, helping the 2007 team with FIBA Americas championship and a gold medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Champion

• Kobe Bryant is a person committed to the society. • In the summer of 2006, created The VIVO Foundation, a charitable initiative dedicated to enhancing the lives of young people and making dreams come true through educational and cultural enrichment opportunities and financial support.