This document provides biographical information about NBA star Kobe Bryant. It details that he was born in 1978 in Philadelphia, attended Lower Merion High School, and was drafted 13th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in 1996. Kobe has spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 3 NBA championships. The document shares various career highlights and stats for Kobe, as well as quotes about his skills and work ethic from others like Shaquille O'Neal and coaches.

1. Lingva Presentation by Gruja Kobe Bryant basketball player Position: Guard Born: 08/23/78 Height: 1,98 m Weight: 99,8 kg High School: Lower Merion (PA)

5. Points 56 vs. Memphis 1/14/02 Field Goals Made 21 vs. Memphis 1/14/02 Field Goals Attempted 47 @ Boston 11/07/02 Three Point Field Goals Made 12 vs. Seattle 1/07/03 Three Point Field Goals Attempted 18 vs. Seattle 1/07/03 Free Throws Made 23 @ Cleveland 1/30/01 Free Throws Attempted 26 @ Cleveland1/30/01 Offensive Rebounds 8 @ Dallas 4/18/00 Defensive Rebounds 10 - 4 Times Total Rebounds 15 - 2 Times Assists 14 - 2 Times Steals 6 - 3 Times Blocks 5 - 3 Times Minutes Played 54 vs. Houston 2/18/03 Career Highlights

6. 2002-03 Statistics PPG 29.7 RPG 6.90 APG 5.9 EFF +27.68 What others said about Kobe… "Kobe is really a gifted young player,“ said GM of Charllote Hornets Jerry West about Bryant, who was 17 at the time. “ Kobe plays the best basketball I’ve ever seen,” said Utah’s playmaker Mark Jackson. “ Kobe is a complete player and nobody can stop him now,” said his collegue from Lakers Rick Fox. “ Kobe plays fantastic this season. He is the only candidate for MVP title. He made all the records… He sometimes inspires me, too.” said Shaq. “ In normal situations I don’t approve so much shootin’ from hard positions, but Kobe shot as good as possible so it would be complete madness to stop him from shooting,” says Tex Wintrer, Kobe’s coach assistant.

7. What Kobe said about the others… -about MJ- “ After Magic, Barkley, Wilkins went, Jordan was the only one left from that brilliant generation. He’s everybody’s idol, not only mine. I’m delighted because I was at the All-Star Game with him. That was his last All-Star game. He’s retiring. That game was something special, for remembering. I respect him very much.” -about Peja Stojakovic- “ Peja is fantastic player, I like the way he plays. He has great shoot, he is a good assistant and rebounder. Complete player. He’s my favourite European player.” -about Shaq- “ Shaq is my buddy and I know that he wants me to be MVP, but that’s important title so I have to go through it by myself. I need him for winning the fourth championship. And fifth, sixth…”

9. Kobe’s shoes Kobe wore Adidas shoes and he had a contract with this company which payed him a few million dollars to wear their equipment. He is now promoting some of the Reebok and Nike stuff. When Bryant signs his new deal (with Nike or Reebok), he will have to pay close to $8 million to Adidas for leaving the company seven months ago after a six-year relationship.

10. Some pictures from Kobe’s High school days…

11. Some exclusive photos of Kobe

12. Some exclusive photos of Kobe

13. The End presentation made by gruja * e-mail: vadamp@ptt.yu This was a short story about my favourite basketball player – KOBE BRYANT