By TheBuzzCue Desk
Jan 27, 2024
Kobe Bryant was fluent in Italian and Spanish, thanks to his childhood in Italy and interactions with Spanish-speaking teammates.
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He was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in 1996, and later traded to the Lakers, where he achieved legendary status.
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At 19, he became the NBA's youngest All-Star starter in 1998
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Kobe Bryant won an Academy Award for his animated short film "Dear Basketball" after retiring
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Kobe impressed everyone by playing trivia with former President Bill Clinton on a talk show
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Kobe was the founder of the Mamba Sports Academy for training and youth development
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The second-highest point total in NBA history is Kobe's 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors in 2006
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By: TheBuzzCue Desk