Kobe Bryant is an American Professional Basketball League He is one of the most comprehensive players in the NBA. He is not only a productive shooting guard, but also has the ability to play small forward. He is also an excellent defender. Kobe Bryant was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 23, 1978. He is the son of former NBA basketball player Joe Bryant. He has played for the NBA Los Angeles Lakers since 1996 and won the "NBA most valuable player award" Two NBA Finals most valuable player awards, four NBA all star game most valuable player awards and five NBA championships. In March 2014, Kobe Bryant said in an exclusive interview with the new Yorker that he would announce his retirement after the end of his two-year contract with the Lakers (2016).
