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    Kobe Bryant’s dad, Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, was a huge influence on him and his future. Unlike most kids, Kobe’s dad was a professional basketball player, which affected many things such as his body type, the way he trained and his skill level, and the recruitment would come easy for him, although it wouldn’t really matter in the end. When Bryant was six, his father left the NBA to go play professional basketball in Italy. Kobe Bryant was so focused on basketball and

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    March 2015 The successful American Dream Kobe Bryant and Lance Armstrong have both been proven best at what they do for a living. Kobe Bryant will always be thought of as one of the biggest mistakes for the Los Angeles Lakers, but over his life time he is proven best at achieving his goals and begging successful. Kobe Bryant's personality and hatred was earned and not given. He is one of the most hard working basketball players on this earth. Kobe Bryant is known for waking up trainers at 3 am to

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    James and Kobe Bryant who are future Hall of Famers. The perseverance of Kobe substantially overcomes LeBron James’s work ethic, leading Kobe to become the best basketball player of all-time. Titling an individual “The Greatest of All-Time” signifies the best basketball player and role model, which Kobe Bryant achieved over LeBron James from a dedicated work ethic, valuable awards, and a courageous attitude on the court with the motivation of winning. Deciding if LeBron James or Kobe Bryant is better

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    Kobe Bryant 10/27 6th My role model is Kobe Bryant. Kobe Bryant is a basketball player and my favorite sport is basketball and he was really good. Kobe puts in hard work, dedication it is his lifestyle, and job. I want to be like Kobe Bryant because he has fame, money, basketball, a big house and lots of cars. Kobe has 5 championship rings, 2 mvp (most valuable player) he has played in the league for 20 years

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    Who is Kobe Bryant? Kobe Bryant was a basketball player from America who played for the Los Angeles Lakers for 20 years. Kobe Bryant was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 23, 1978. He started playing basketball and football when he was young. He really liked the Los Angeles Lakers. When he was six years old, his family went to live in Rieti, Italy. In 1991, Kobe's family moved to Philadelphia and he started going to Lower Merion High School. In basketball, he won a state title at Lower

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    Kobe Bryant, an all-star NBA player, played a major role in American history. His act of kindness, pushing others, and making others a better person shows how he single handedly taught many well. It’s just tragic, though, that society has lost an important star from an unfortunate plane crash. Many didn’t know what they would’ve done without him. Days after his death, they finally realized that Kobe was not just a great basketball player who dominated on the courts, but someone who was a great father

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    name were Kobe and Bryant. They are both friends and also they’re both young. One night, they were just wandering around gathering candy in the day of Halloween. They come across a haunted house and they wanted to find out what would happen if they knocked on the door. So they went and tried it for themselves. The door opened and they were deciding whether to enter or not. Kobe was a bit scared but Bryant was just joking around and wanted to enter. For some reason once they entered, Kobe saw a ghost

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    Kobe Bryant was an amazing basketball player, which is why his passing took many by surprise and was the cause of many people's sadness in 2020. However, even though he isn't physically here anymore, his spirit still lives on. Kobe Bryant’s life and legacy is a source of inspiration for current and future basketball players because of the great qualities he has on and off the court. First of all, Bryant motivated others to reach their full potential. For example, the article “Mamba Mission: How Kobe

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    Kobe Bryant was born in Pennsylvania, but at the age of six his farther moved him and his family to Italy so that he could continue his career as a professional athlete. Kobe fell in love with basketball at the age of three making his game elevate substantially over the course of his younger years. gain national attention during his high school career, Kobe started varsity for his high school from his freshman, He also lead his team to an overall 77-13 record throughout his high school career. Unlike

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    Bryant’s rise to basketball greatness is his American Dream! With determination, relentlessness, and countless hours of work ethic, Kobe defied the odds and etched his name in basketball history. At the same time, inspiring millions along the way. Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest Lakers of all time, and his discipline helped him achieve the American Dream. Kobe Bryant’s journey to success is a testament to the power of hard work, and unwavering determination. Growing up, he faced numerous challenges

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