Kobe Bryant, nick named as the black mamba is a 12 year veteran player for the Los Angeles Lakers. He has been a prodigy in the game of basketball right from his childhood. He enjoyed a successful high school basketball career and decided to go directly into the NBA when he graduated.

Kobe Bryant, the young star from Merion High School, entered the league straight out of high school in 1996. He has been the Lakers star player holding many records and has emerged as today's most powerful player in the NBA. Kobe, has worn the Lakers Jerseys for his entire 12-year career in the NBA. In 11 of those 12 years, he has led the Lakers to the postseason. He could not take part only in the 2004-05 events due to an unfortunate charge made against him. Even though there are many upcoming stars Kobe has clearly proven his talent. There is hardly any player in the basket ball arena who would match his accomplishments.

Kobe Bryant playing a great game led the Lakers to three successive NBA championships from2000-2002. O'Neal's departure following the 2003-04 championship was the reason why Bryant became the cornerstone of the Lakers franchise. He led NBA scoring during the 2005-06and 2006-07 seasons. In 2006, Bryant scored a career high 81 points against the Toronto raptors. This was the second highest number of points scored in a single game in NBA history. Wilt chamberlain's 100 point performance still holds the top spot.

Kobe Bryant on an average has scored double digits every year from his second year in the league. During the 2005-2006, Bryant scored 24.4 points a game. His average has never been less than 20 points per game since the 1998-1999 seasons, where he scored 19.9 points per game. Kobe has won three NBA Championships with the Lakers, from the 2000-2002 seasons.

Kobe Bryant was awarded the regular season's most valuable player (MVP) in the NBA season after leading his team to the 2008 NBA finals. In 2008, he won gold medal as a member of the 2008 summer Olympics team. Since his second year in the league, Bryant started to win the championships without fail year after year. He lifted his team Lakers to the pinnacle of glory in ever NBA all star game that has been hosted, including winning the All-Star MVP award in 2002, 2007, and 2009. Kobe Bryant has finally reached the superstardom status of Most Valuable Player (MVP). He has accomplished this after 10 years of superb playing seasons and unblemished plays.

Kobe Bryant has been referred to as the next Michael Jordan. He has finally received the recognition he deserves. He also played for the U.S.basket ball team in the Beijing Olympics in 2008
With all of his accomplishments; three NBA titles, 10 All-Star game appearances, seven times as an All-Defensive Team selection, two scoring titles, and the second highest score ever reported in a single game (81 points), this powerhouse player has finally reached superstardom status and rightfully so.

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