Kobe Bryant Biography [Paperback]

Jonathan Hall (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1999

Meet the NBA's youngest star!

Get on the ball and find out the inside story of basketball's hottest young star, Kobe Bryant. As a boy growing up in Italy, Kobe dreamed of playing professional basketball. That dream came true -- he became the youngest player ever selected in the NBA draft, and the youngest starter ever in an NBA all-star game. As the sixth man for the Los Angeles Lakers, 20-year-old Kobe amazes fans and players with his moves on and off the court. With his 360-degree slam dunks, and his vibrant smile and charming personality, Kobe Bryant has become a star.

How did this young man become so famous at such an early age? What's his life really like? Is Kobe Bryant the next Michael Jordan...or is he the first Kobe Bryant? Read on to find out!

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Simon Spotlight Entertainment (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671026186
• ISBN-13: 978-0671026189
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,341,574 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #16 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( B ) > Bryant, Kobe

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So Inspirational, January 29, 1999

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This review is from: Kobe Bryant Biography (Paperback)

I thought this book totally covered most of the escapedes been through by our favourite LA Laker guard, Kobe Bryant. It contain how he triumphed over peoples doubts of how he wouldn't make it and the inspiration it puts into young people to go out there and do the best they can is just overwhelming. I would recomend this book for people who have trouble believing in themselves because it is trully an eye opener.

5.0 out of 5 stars Reading level book, grade 6, February 8, 2012

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This review is from: Kobe Bryant Biography (Paperback)

This book was very good and I enjoyed reading the book. Class level reading book choices aren't always interesting but this one was.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A young star makes it big in the NBA., April 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Kobe Bryant Biography (Paperback)

As a young boy Kobe Bryant had dreamed of skipping right to the NBA from high school. Practicing hard and achieving many records, Kobe made it to the NBA. Kobe now is making it big in the NBA. Will he become a huge star? Is he the next Michael Jordan? Read this excellent book by Jonathan Hall to find out these answers and more!