What makes Kobe Bryant an interesting person? Bryant is an interesting person because he is a athletic, exciting, and courageous individual. He has a normal background, not so many conflicts and his basketball career made him famous. Bryant was born on August 23, 1978. He was one of three children of Joe and Pam Bryant. Bryant's first name comes from a type of steak his parents saw on a restaurant menu prior to his birth. Bryant’s father Joe Bryant was a professional basketball player. He played eight seasons in the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers, San Diego (now Los Angeles) Clippers, and Houston Rockets. Joe Bryant averaged 8.7 points and 4.0 per game rebounds during his career. Bryant first showed an interest in basketball at the age of
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When Bryant was six years old he and his family moved to Italy. Bryant recalled always being with his family when going out since they didn’t know the language. After a few years there he learned how to speak Italian and is now fluent speaker. The family returned to live in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania a suburb of Philadelphia when Bryant was fourteen. He and his sisters had a hard time adjusting to school in the United States. The Bryant children did not know about locking up their possessions they did not use lockers in Italy and they were shocked when someone stole their valuables.
Bryant attended Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia. He earned a spot on the varsity team as a freshman. As a junior Bryant averaged 31.1 points, 10.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 3.8 blocks, and 2 steals. Lower Merion advanced to the state semifinals. Following his junior high school campaign, Bryant played in the Sonny Hill League and at national camps for promising senior players. "I enjoy playing against great competition," Bryant declared in YSB. "That's how you get better. I knew that playing for Lower Merion I would be facing the best players from …show more content…
"Just keep working on my game. That's what I'm trying to do." During the season, Bryant played in 71 games and started in 6. He averaged 7.6 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 15.5 minutes per game. On April 8, 1997 Bryant scored a season-high 24 points in a game against the Golden State Warriors. He earned recognition on the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. Bryant took his two biggest shots of the season in a game the Lakers had to win. On the brink of elimination in the Western Conference semifinals against the Utah Jazz, Harris made an important decision. He picked Bryant to take the Lakers' final shot, one that would decide if they would win the game or go to overtime. The rookie got his shot off from 14 feet, but missed the basket entirely. The game progressed through overtime. With 11.3 seconds left, the Lakers needed to make a three-point shot to tie the game. Once again Harris chose Bryant to take this big shot, and once again the rookie shot an air ball. The Jazz won the game 98-93 and captured the series. "Tonight, I just didn't come through," a disappointed Bryant told USA Today. "But play the game again, and I want the ball again." In 2000, Bryant along with Shaquille O'Neal helped the Lakers win their first championship in more than a decade. Bryant continued to help his team win the championship in 2001 and 2002. Despite his success on the court at this time, Bryant's personal life attracted some
When Bryant was six years old he and his family moved to Italy. Bryant recalled always being with his family when going out since they didn’t know the language. After a few years there he learned how to speak Italian and is now fluent speaker. The family returned to live in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania a suburb of Philadelphia when Bryant was fourteen. He and his sisters had a hard time adjusting to school in the United States. The Bryant children did not know about locking up their possessions they did not use lockers in Italy and they were shocked when someone stole their valuables.
Bryant attended Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia. He earned a spot on the varsity team as a freshman. As a junior Bryant averaged 31.1 points, 10.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 3.8 blocks, and 2 steals. Lower Merion advanced to the state semifinals. Following his junior high school campaign, Bryant played in the Sonny Hill League and at national camps for promising senior players. "I enjoy playing against great competition," Bryant declared in YSB. "That's how you get better. I knew that playing for Lower Merion I would be facing the best players from …show more content…
"Just keep working on my game. That's what I'm trying to do." During the season, Bryant played in 71 games and started in 6. He averaged 7.6 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 15.5 minutes per game. On April 8, 1997 Bryant scored a season-high 24 points in a game against the Golden State Warriors. He earned recognition on the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. Bryant took his two biggest shots of the season in a game the Lakers had to win. On the brink of elimination in the Western Conference semifinals against the Utah Jazz, Harris made an important decision. He picked Bryant to take the Lakers' final shot, one that would decide if they would win the game or go to overtime. The rookie got his shot off from 14 feet, but missed the basket entirely. The game progressed through overtime. With 11.3 seconds left, the Lakers needed to make a three-point shot to tie the game. Once again Harris chose Bryant to take this big shot, and once again the rookie shot an air ball. The Jazz won the game 98-93 and captured the series. "Tonight, I just didn't come through," a disappointed Bryant told USA Today. "But play the game again, and I want the ball again." In 2000, Bryant along with Shaquille O'Neal helped the Lakers win their first championship in more than a decade. Bryant continued to help his team win the championship in 2001 and 2002. Despite his success on the court at this time, Bryant's personal life attracted some