The Legend of Kobe Bryant: Basketball's Modern Superstar
INTRODUCTION Kobe Bryant was more than a basketball player Sure he will forever be remembered as one of the game’s greatest superstars one who burst onto the scene straight out of high school remains fourth on the NBA’s all-time scoring list won five championships and spent his entire 20 year career with the Los Angeles Lakers But Kobe was also so much more The man known as the Black Mamba left his mark on the game as a fierce competitor who lifted those around him and never settled for anything less than the best He spoke several languages was passionate about promoting youth sports and raising his four daughters and even won an Academy Award The following pages look back on Kobe’s incredible life and career from his earliest days playing the game he loved to his unforgettable 60 point final game and his desire to share basketball with everyone
If you don’t believe in yourself no one will do it for you
