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Running. Sprinting. Doing all he could to win a championship. Kobe Bryant is one of the best players in NBA history! From going to Italy at age six, and working hard to get into the NBA (Labrecque). His dreams came true when he was drafted in 1996 to the Charlotte Hornets (Biography).  Kobe stressed the Mamba Mentality and that greatness can only be achieved through hard work and dedication. Through his interesting childhood, his hard work, and dedication led to his rise to fame, allowing him to accomplish many great things.

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Kobe Bryant worked very hard at a young age trying to accomplish his dream of playing in the NBA one day (Labrecque). Born on August 23, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kobe Bryant dreamed of being in the NBA at the age of three.  Kobe’s dad, Joe Bryant, played for the Philadelphia 76ers. When Kobe was six, his dad changed their families lives. Kobe’s family did not know how to speak Italian at first but Kobe’s two older sisters, Sharia and Shaya taught each other Italian. By then, Kobe knew more Italian than American. Kobe’s talents showed right away. Kobe put the work in and got better and better every day. They eventually moved back to Philadelphia when Kobe was thirteen and kept working harder and harder every day until he was a senior in high school and decided to skip college and go right into the NBA. That is how Kobe Bryant worked very hard at a young age to accomplish his dream of playing in the NBA.

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Kobe Bryant’s hard work has paid off leading to his rise of fame. Kobe Bryant got drafted to the Charlotte Hornets for the 13th pick of the draft. By then, he was the second youngest player coming right out of high school. Later in that season, Kobe got traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. Kobe played with Shaquel O’Neal who also signed with the Lakers out of the Orlando Magic. The Lakers were in the 1996-1997 season and made it into the playoffs vs the Utah Jazz. They lost because Kobe Bryant missed the game winning shot, causing  the Lakers to be kicked out of the playoffs; thus, Kobe spent all of the off-season training. In Kobe's third season he started every game and was the second leading scorer behind Shaq. Kobe also became a great defensive player, studying his opponents moves and knowing what the player was going to do before they made their move. Because of his hard work, Kobe had his rise to fame.

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Kobe Bryant was determined to be a good basketball player; therefore, he accomplished many good things.Kobe had won three NBA championships through the 2000-2002 season with Shaquel O’Neal. Afterwards, he created his own shoe brand with Adidas. He eventually switched to Nike) He then led the league's scoring record in the 2005-2006 and the 2006-2007 season. He won two gold medals for team USA. He won his last two championships in 2009 and 2010. Kobe had seventeen all star selections and had a successful career. Kobe has been a great player throughout his NBA career and worked hard to accomplish success. (Labrecque)

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Kobe Bryant’s life was a big change in the basketball community. From him going to Italy at a young age to his hard work and determination to accomplish his dreams in the NBA which inspires many people today. Kobe dedicated his life to basketball, working hard to have an impact on the NBA. As a result, he became one of the best NBA players to ever exist. Kobe not only made a big impact on basketball, but in life too. Helping others to overcome challenges and push through them. Kobe Bryant’s life shows that hard work and dedication will eventually pay off.