Imagine that a friend of yours does not know who kobe bryant is. write a paragraph explaining bryant's legacy both on and off the court.

Oh man this is a good one.

Explanation:

Kobe Bryant. The best basketball player in history. He played for the lakers and was the whole circle and heart of that team. Bryant was born in 1978 in Philadelphia. His father was a Philadelphia 76ers player. When Bryant was six, his family moved to Italy. He learned to play soccer and once considered becoming a professional soccer player. Back in the USA, he excelled in high school basketball and joined the NBA, aged 17. Bryant joined the Lakers in 1996. His first three seasons were spent coming off the bench but he still managed to become a favourite with fans. From 2000, Bryant was one of the top shooting guards in the league. He helped the Lakers win NBA championships in 2000, 2001, and 2002 and entered basketball’s elite. He has become a cornerstone of the Lakers team.

The Lakers did not reach the NBA Finals again until 2008, when they finished runner-up. In 2007, Bryant became the youngest player to reach 20,000 points.  Sadly, a few days ago him and his daughter were killed in a helicopter accident going to a basketball game I believe. He remains one of basketball’s true greats.

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P.S. rip kobe