Kobe Bryant - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 24, 1978 |
|---|---|
| Died | January 26, 2020 (age 41) |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | NBA Hall of Fame basketball player; Los Angeles Lakers legend; five-time NBA champion; two-time Olympic gold medalist. |
Intro
Kobe Bryant was an American professional basketball player who spent his entire 20-year NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Recognized as one of the greatest basketball players in history, Bryant was an 18-time All-Star, a five-time NBA champion, and the 2008 NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP). His influence extended both on and off the court, and he was a major cultural icon. Bryant died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on January 26, 2020.
Early Life & Background
Kobe Bryant was born on August 23, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The son of former NBA player Joe 'Jellybean' Bryant, Kobe spent part of his childhood in Italy while his father played professional basketball there. He returned to the United States for high school, starring for Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, and earning national recognition as a basketball prodigy.
Career Highlights
- Drafted 13th overall in the 1996 NBA Draft (Charlotte Hornets, traded to Lakers)
- 18-time NBA All-Star (1998, 2000–2016)
- Five-time NBA champion (2000–2002, 2009, 2010)
- Two-time NBA Finals MVP (2009, 2010)
- NBA Most Valuable Player (2008)
- Two-time Olympic gold medalist (2008, 2012, USA Basketball)
- Scored 81 points in a single game (second highest in NBA history)
- Los Angeles Lakers’ all-time leading scorer
- Inducted posthumously into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2020)
Trivia
- Kobe Bryant was fluent in Italian and Spanish.
- His nickname 'Black Mamba' referenced his on-court mentality.
- Bryant won an Academy Award in 2018 for his animated short film 'Dear Basketball.'
- His two jersey numbers, 8 and 24, were both retired by the Lakers.
- He entered the NBA directly from high school.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Kobe Bryant born?
Kobe Bryant was born the 24 August 1978.
Where is Kobe Bryant from?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About August 24th, 1978, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 24, 1978, the Soviet Union conducted an underground nuclear test, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the height of the Cold War. These tests were part of the ongoing nuclear arms race between the USSR and the United States, demonstrating technological capabilities and strategic military preparedness.
- Day of the week: August 24th, 1978 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Grease by Frankie Valli
- #1 UK song: You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
- Popular movie: Fury directed by David Ayer
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