Research Paper On Kobe Bryant

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La’Mar Ridgeway
Kobe Bryant Kobe Bryant was born on August 23,1978. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Kobe’s parents are Joe Bryant and Pam Bryant and his siblings are Sharia Bryant and Shaya Bryant. Kobe’s dad moved him and his family to Italy in 1984 after Kobe’s dad ended his NBA career. He spent his early childhood in Italy. Kobe and his family return to his hometown in 1991. Kobe went to Lower Merion High School. He loved his school because he play basketball all four years. Kobe was a starter for the varsity team and started to make a name for himself in greater Philadelphia.
Kobe didn’t go to college. He was drafted right out of High School. He was drafted by Charlotte Hornets. Kobe married Vanessa Laine Bryant and his children

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