Kobe Bryant, the now controversial basketball prodigy started from humble beginnings. Born in Philadelphia, and raised in Rieti, Italy, Kobe always had a passion for basketball. His father, Joe “Jelly Bean Joe” Bryant, played professional basketball all over the states and in Europe. His father’s basketball career dictated and ruled most of his childhood. As a teenager, Kobe really developed his skills and love for the game, while playing for his high school team. Once out of high school he rejected the norm, and set his own precedence by going straight to the National Basketball Association. Inspired by basketball icons before him such as Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan, he knew where he wanted to go with his career. Dedicated to becoming the best, he spent hours practicing to look just like his heroes and the stars in the world of basketball. Eventually his hard work and dedication paid off as he is now a star himself, playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite the ups and downs he faced growing up, and the controversies he has faced as a professional basketball player, his love for the sport has never wavered.
His father played a major role in developing Kobe’s love and talent. Joe Bryant played professional b
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