Looking Back At The Career Of Kobe Bryant…So Far

The reigning NBA Champion Los Angeles Laker's star, Kobe Bryant, has gone through a lot in his career as an NBA player. Being drafted straight out of high school and jumping straight to the NBA, he had a lot to prove to a lot of different people.

Has his career been a successful one, or has it been one that is often overhyphed and overrated?

I believe that it has been one of the most successful of all-time, but my words alone will not persuade you, only stats can.

Below, I will outline the career of Kobe Bryant in a timeline, helping you better understand the greatness that is Kobe Bryant.

The Beginning Years (1996-1999):

The year 1...

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