Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bean Bryant was one of the best basketball players to ever play the game. Earlier today he was killed in a helicopter crash along with his daughter Gianna one of her teammates and a parent. Prayers out to all of them and their families. This is also incredibly sad day in the world of sports in losing one of the all time greats and one of the best competitors ever. Along with that he was also one of the smartest athletes despite not going to high school. Kobe speaks 3 languages fluently English, Spanish, and Italian and has learned some of other languages to talk trash, speaking to his competitiveness on the court. Kobe Bryant was originally drafted by the Charlotte Hornets with the 13th pick but was traded on draft night to the Lakers for Vlade Divac. Kobe Bryant then went on to win 5 championships, 1 MVP, 2 finals MVP’s, 2 times scoring leader, 11 time 1st team all NBA, and much more. Kobe just never quit unless he had too. For example Kobe tore his achilles and still shot both his free throws before walking off under his own power. After they injury he told his kids that everything is going to be okay and he came back after and still played well after a serious injury. Kobe was a player that could at will with the 81 against Toronto. Kobe was relentless and would stop at nothing to be the best that he could be. Kobe had such an impact to the game and was an inspiration to so many players and people.