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    Kobe Bryant once said “Everything negative – pressure, challenges – is all an opportunity for me to rise.” Kobe did not care when he would fail, everyone doubted him but he kept going and never gave up. Although, Kobe was one of the worst basketball players at the basketball camps he attended. Bryant never gave up on his dream and became the best basketball player in the world. Kobe Bryant was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 23, 1978. Growing up was hard for Kobe due to the fact that

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    K. Kobe Bryant is arguably one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history. He also happens to be my favorite basketball player in the world. Kobe is my favorite for many reasons. I like his style of play and I like his confidence. He is really talented and has the mentality of a champion. More like the mentality of a five time NBA champion. In my opinion Kobe has one of the best styles of play. He is a two guard but that is not the only way he plays. He can dribble and pass like a one guard

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    Kobe Bryant is a shooting guard from the Los Angeles Lakers. He was drafted in 1996 by the Charlotte Hornets but was quickly transferred to the Lakers. Kobe is the third youngest player to ever play in the NBA. Fans of Kobe believe that he is one of the greatest basketball player to ever play the game of basketball. His shooting, his gamestyle, his collection of awards are all taken into consideration. But some fans disagree. LeBron James is a small forward from the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was drafted

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    Kobe Bryant is undeniably one of the most dedicated, successful, and greatest basketball players to ever grace the NBA hardwood. He has achieved what many players only dream of doing, and his list of accolades could fill an entire book. This success did not come easy for Bryant, like I said before, his hard work and dedication to the sport of basketball is what made him a legend, that is looked up to by millions of people around the world. Kobe admits that the success he has gained has come with

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    Golden State Warriors. LeBron James passed Shaquille O’Neal scoring March 30, 2017. Now let’s talk legends. Michael Jordan is one of the most greatest in NBA history. He played for the Chicago Bulls and lead them to many titles. Kobe Bryant is another legend. Kobe Bryant and his team have won 5 NBA championships. Magic Johnson was a 6’9 point guard. He was the tallest point guard to ever play in the NBA. Magic Johnson also won four

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    good players. There are even fewer great players, but when talking about the Greatest Of All Time( G.O.A.T) only two names get brought up. The names that are named are Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan. In the past fans of the NBA said the Jordan was no doubt the G.O.A.T of the NBA, but in the last decade the argument that Bryant being better than Jordan has grown a tremendous amount. MIchael Jordan, the one people say changed the game of basketball forever, has had an amazing career. Jordan won

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    James, and Kobe Bean Bryant. I always thought LeBron was so much better then Kobe, but others may think otherwise. LeBron is just a better overall player, but Kobe is a close second to LeBron. They both play big roles on their basketball teams, and have a lot of responsibility to. Some people might say Kobe is better than LeBron because of all the awards he has won. LeBron and Kobe each have a unique game, but LeBron is just capable of so much more because of his size and speed. Kobe has that back

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    We all know that Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant are basketball legends. Two people who come to mind as the greatest to play for their team. They were on the same team the Los Angeles Lakers ,but different era. Which one not only had the better career but also known as the best laker of all time? (foxsports.com) Although Kobe and Magic are basketball stars, they have different ways of how they dominated the league. Earvin “Magic Johnson entered the league in 1979 as a 6 foot 9 point guard. Michigan

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    today, Kobe Bryant is the best basketball player to have ever played the game. Some argue that Michael Jordan was better, but he was not. Some argue that Lebron James is better, but he is not. To compare him to the men who played the center position is a waste of time. Obviously Shaquille O’Neal, Wilt Chamberlain, and Kareem Abdul Jabbar were more dominant. They were freaks of nature. What Kobe had that set him apart from everyone else was a skill set and mentality that is unmatched. Kobe is the

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    Kobe Bryant was born on August 23, 1978. He was born into his family that lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Bryant grew up watching his dad play basketball in the NBA. Once he was old enough he joined his high school team, the Lower Merion school district. He played there until he was 17 years old, but then was drafted to the Charlotte Hornets 1st round pick in the 1996 NBA draft. Kobe Bryant didn’t get even one game on the Hornets and got traded to the Los Angeles Lakers the same year. Kobe

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