Basketball fans around the world go crazy over the sensation that is Kobe Bryant. You don’t need to necessarily be a basketball fan to know this iconic name. Bryant plays for the Los Angeles Lakers as #24 and is said to be an outstanding man on and off the court. Although he retired in 2016, he is still known to be one of the best basketball players ever seen. He embodies grace and effortless skill, which is why he is credited with such honor. While you might be Kobe’s biggest fan, you may be surprised to hear some of this information. Keep reading to hear about how is a true masterpiece.
What You Don’t Know About The Black Mamba: Kobe Bryant
Philadelphia Born, Italian Raised
Kobe Bryant was born in Philadelphia but moved with his family to Italy at the age of 5. This came after his father Joe “Jellybean” Bryant (top middle) retired from the NBA and relocated overseas. They spent 9 years in Rieti, a small city in the middle of Italy. Just before it was time to begin high school, Kobe and his family returned to the US. When recollecting his basketball skills he says much of it is because he learned the game outside of America. He explained this further by saying that he learned basketball through fundamentals, while Americans stressed the importance of athleticism. This has been recently confirmed by other players.
Philadelphia Born, Italian Raised
