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Second O MG-Striking Face: Kobe Bryant of Los Angeles Lakers

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Kobe Bean Bryant (born August 23, 1978(1978-08-23)) is an American shooting guard who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Bryant enjoyed a successful high school basketball career and made instant headlines when he decided to go directly into the NBA upon graduation. He was selected with the 13th overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets, then traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Bryant and then-teammate Shaquille O'Neal led the Lakers to three consecutive NBA championships from 2000 to 2002. After O'Neal's departure following the 2003–04 season, Bryant became the cornerstone of the Lakers franchise. He led the NBA in scoring during the 2005–06 and 2006–07 seasons, setting numerous scoring records in the process.

Birth Date: August 23, 1978
Place of birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nationality: American
High School: Lower Merion HS, Ardmore, Pennsylvania
Listed height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight: 205 lb (93 kg)

Career information
NBA Draft: 1996 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13
Pro career: 1996–present
League: NBA
Career history: Los Angeles Lakers (1996–present)

On January 22, 2006, Bryant scored 81 points in a 122–104 victory against the Toronto Raptors. In addition to breaking the previous franchise record of 71 set by Elgin Baylor, Kobe Bryant's 81-point game was the second highest point total in NBA history, surpassed only by Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game in 1962.

"I couldn't even dream of this when I was a kid, not even in my dreams." Bryant said. "It's tough to explain, it just happened man." —Kobe Bryant on 81 point performance

Kobe Bryant Profile:

Bryant is a shooting guard who is capable of playing the small forward position. He is considered one of the most complete players in the NBA, has been selected to every All-NBA Team since 1999, and has been featured in the last twelve NBA All-Star games. Sports writers and sports casters have frequently compared Bryant to Michael Jordan, a comparison Bryant dislikes. In 2007, an ESPN poll of sportswriters voted him as the second best shooting guard in NBA history behind Jordan. He is a prolific scorer, averaging 25.3 points per game for his career, along with 5.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.5 steals (as of the end of the 2009–2010 regular season). He is known for his ability to create shots for himself. He shares the single-game NBA record for three pointers made with twelve. Bryant is often cited as one of the most prolific scorers in the NBA, though his 45.5% career field goal average is considered moderate. He utilizes his speed and athletic ability to elude defenders to finish at the basket. Aside from this, he is also a standout defender, having made the All-Defensive first or second team ten of the last eleven seasons. Both TNT and Sporting News named Bryant the "NBA Player of the Decade" for 2000-09.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_Bryant

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