KobeBryant

Small Forward

Birthdate
8/23/1978
Draft Info
1996: Rd 1, Pk 13 (CHA)
Birthplace
Philadelphia, PA

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Kobe Bryant's two legendary NBA careers as No. 8 and No. 24

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KobeBryant

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