Everyone
knows Kobe’s historic career. There is no one better than the Black Mamba. From
when he started at Lower Merion High School to now, he has played with nothing
but class. Kobe has been a mentor, a friend, and like an older brother to most
of these players. With such as impressive career there’s simply not enough time
to talk about his whole career. Even after his career is over he will still be
a part of the game some way, shape, or form. Like Kobe said in an interview, “Basketball
holds a special place in his heart and it was a hard choice to give it up.” But
I’ll sure give it a try.
Quick
Facts about Kobe’s Basketball Life
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MVP 2008
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5-Time NBA World Champion 2000-2002, 2009-2010
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2-Time Olympic Gold Medalist winner
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Finals MVP 2009 & 2010
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All-NBA 1st team 2002-2014, 2016
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All- NBA 2nd team 2000, 2001
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All-Rookie 2nd team 1997
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All-Defensive 1st team 2000,
2003-2011
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All-Star MVP 2002, 2007, 2009, 2011
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2016 earnings $25,000,000
After being
drafted 13th overall in the 1996 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets
made a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers in a three player trade. In the
beginning of Bryant’s career, he wasn’t a huge role player. In his first 2
seasons he only started 7 of this 150 games played. The biggest change was from
season one to two. Kobe didn’t start more games, he averaged more minutes and
more points. He put in the work and he made a legacy.
This teammates are
what made him great. Shaquille O’Neal and Pau Gasol helped him become a legend.
Shaquille O’Neal probably one of the best 7-footers to ever play the game. He was
Kobe’s best mentor Kobe ever had. With his guidance they went on to beat the
Indiana Pacers, the Philadelphia 76ers, and the New Jersey Nets, all in 4
games. Even though Shaq was The Finals MVP, Kobe really showed that he could
play. Plus that he was there to stay for a little while. Pau Gasol was “Big Man
number 2.” He showed Kobe that he could rely on someone. And again in 4 games
the Lakers took back the The Finals trophies in back to back years.
Kobe Bryant was the
Michael Jordan of our era. He was the best player in the league. Everyone loved
to see him play, no matter what team you loved. He always put on a show every
game he played. He could do it all. He was the best.
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