Kobe Bryant Nba Superstar

Kobe Bryant NBA Superstar

Summary: Born on August , , Kobe Bryant is a native of Pennsylvania and a graduate of Lower Merion High School. The son of former NBA player Joe Jellybean Bryant, Kobe had no problem in making a name for himself after being voted a starter for the All-Star Game during his second season, which made him the youngest All-Star in NBA history at years of age.

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Article Body: Born on August , , Kobe Bryant is a native of Pennsylvania and a graduate of Lower Merion High School. The son of former NBA player Joe Jellybean Bryant, Kobe had no problem in making a name for himself after being voted a starter for the All-Star Game during his second season, which made him the youngest All-Star in NBA history at years of age.

As with all athletes, Kobe Bryant had a life before becoming an NBA star. Eight years of his childhood, which was spent in Italy, led to Bryant being able to speak fluent Italian. His parents, who also have two daughters, Sharia and Shaya, named Kobe Bryant after a type of steak that they noticed on a restaurant menu. During his high school years, Bryant was recognized as the all-time leading scorer in Southeastern Pennsylvania history. His record, which was , points, managed to break the marks of both Wilt Chamberlain and Carlin Warley. During his final years as a high school athlete, Kobe Bryant was chosen by USA Today and Parade as the National High School Player of the Year. In addition, he was recognized as the Naismith Player of the Year and the Gatorade Circle of Champions High School Player of the Year.

During his rookie NBA season, which occurred in -, Kobe Bryant played in games and started in six. He was selected to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team and became the youngest player to ever start an NBA game when he was years, five months and five days of age. By the - season, Kobe Bryant was ready for action as the points just kept racking up at each game. During the - season, Bryant was named to the All-NBA Third Team. The following season, which was held from -, found Kobe Bryant remaining atop of the mountain on the NBA players list. In addition to being named to the - All-NBA Second Team, he was also honored with the NBA All-Interview Second Team, the NBA All-Defensive First Team and was named the NBA Player of the Week from April -, .

By the time the - season rolled around, Kobe Bryant was a household name. After appearing in games and averaging . points per game, Kobe ranked among the league leaders in scoring. In -, Bryant played in a career-high games, in which he averaged . points each and was again ranked among the leagues scoring leaders. In , he was named as the Most Valuable Player of the NBA All-Star Game.

During the seasons that followed, Kobe Bryant continued to score points both on the court and in the hearts of NBA fans. With an average of points per game in the season, Kobe was selected to the - All-NBA and All-Defensive First Team. The - season found Bryant on the All-NBA Third Team. In January , Kobe Bryant scored points in a single game, which is the second All-Time in NBA history.

Fans who would like to request a signed photo or simply send Kobe Bryant their best wishes are urged to do so in care of his NBA franchise team. If you are requesting an autograph, be sure to include a SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope) along with your request. Letters and requests should be mailed to:

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