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Kobe Bryant  G  24
Current Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Date Of Birth: Aug 23, 1978 (34 years old)
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States)
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-6 (198cm)      Weight: 205 (93kg)   
Current Agent: Rob Pelinka
Current NBA Status: Under Contract (Los Angeles Lakers)
Free Agent: UFA-2014
 


Draft Entry: 1996 NBA Draft
Early Entry Info: 1996 Early Entrant
Draft Rights Trade: CHA to LAL
Draft Rights Renounced: N/A
High School: Lower Merion High School [Ardmore, Pennsylvania (United States)]

Kobe Bryant News


Kobe Wants To Play At Least Two More Seasons

Kobe Bryant is entering the final season of his contract with the Lakers.

Kobe Hopes Spurs Success Pushes Lakers Management To Make Necessary Expenses

The Lakers in the summer of 2014 will have several big decisions to make and a lot of money to spend.

Kobe Won't Reveal Retirement Plans In Advance

Kobe Bryant is signed through the 13-14 NBA season.

Kobe Wants Lakers To Have 'Closing Argument' With Dwight

Kobe Bryant believes it would be best if the Lakers went last in meeting with Dwight Howard this offseason.

Jackson Admits Kobe's 2003 Arrest Impacted Relationship

Phil Jackson's daughter, Brooke, had been sexually assaulted by an athlete while she was in college, so Kobe Bryant's situation "cracked open an old wound."

Kobe Asks For Gasol Trade Speculation To End Following Triple Double

Pau Gasol had 17 points, 20 rebounds and 11 assists, his second triple double of April.

Dwight Pays Hospital Visits To Kobe

Dwight Howard is determined to be there for Kobe Bryant as he goes through his rehabilitation from a completely torn Achilles tendon.

Opening Night Is 'Reasonable Goal' For Kobe

Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak says that Kobe Bryant's desire to return to the floor by the first game of the 2013-14 season is "a reasonable goal."

Kupchak Downplays Possibility Of Amnestying Kobe

The Lakers are not considering amnestying Kobe Bryant.

Kobe Out 6-9 Months Following Surgery

Kobe Bryant tore the Achilles tendon in his left leg on Friday night in a win over the Warriors.

Kobe Bryant Suffers Probable Torn Achilles

Kobe Bryant has dealt with injury issues over the second half of the season.

Kobe: 'I Could Play Another Five Years'

He isn't saying he will play another five seasons, but Kobe Bryant isn't ready to think seriously about retirement.

Bryant Credits Two-Man Game With Gasol For Improved Offense

The Lakers have won four of their last five games.

Kobe 'Always' Reminds Shaq About Two Championships Without Him

After Shaquille O'Neal's departure, Kobe Bryant Bryant admits he became obsessive over winning championships without his old big man.

Kobe Bryant Has Played With Bone Spur In Foot For Years

Kobe Bryant could have surgery in the offseason to remove the bone spur.

Kobe Expected To Play Through Bone Spur

The Los Angeles Lakers have listed him as probable for Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings, but Kobe Bryant is expected to play.

Kobe Bryant To See Foot Specialist After Leaving Arena On Crutch

Before opting for one crutch to bring Kobe Bryant out of the Bradley Center on Thursday, the Lakers briefly considered using a wheelchair.

NBA: Refs Missed Foul Call On Kobe

The NBA has released a statement that a foul should have been called on Kobe Bryant in the final seconds of the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-117 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

Kobe, Gasol Hopeful To Return Friday

Mike D'Antoni is adamant Pau Gasol will play a major role in the Lakers' late-game rotation.

D'Antoni: Lakers 'Don't Have To Be One-Player Dominant'

Mike D'Antoni believes the Lakers shouldn't have to be reliant on Kobe Bryant to play one-on-one basketball when he returns,

NBA Confirms Referees Missed Call When Kobe Was Injured

NBA officials missed the call that led to Kobe Bryant’s severe ankle injury.

Bryant Out Indefinitely With Sprained Ankle

Kobe Bryant is out indefinitely with a "severe sprain" of his ankle.

Bryant Believes Howard's 25 Free Throw Makes 'Will Do Wonders'

Dwight Howard went 25 for 39 from the free throw line in his return to Orlando on Tuesday.

Wade, Kobe Named Players Of The Week

Dwyane Wade and Kobe Bryant have been named the NBA's Players of the Week.

LeBron, Kobe Named Players Of The Month

LeBron James averaged 29.7 points, 7,8 assists, 7.5 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game, while posting career best PER of 38.5.

LeBron, Kobe Named Players Of The Week

The Heat and Lakers were a combined 7-0 for the week.

Cuban Suggests Lakers Consider Using Amnesty On Kobe

Kobe Bryant will earn $30.4 million for the 13-14 NBA season.

Kobe Guarantees Lakers Will Make Playoffs

Kobe Bryant predicted the Lakers will be playing in the postseason in two months.

Lakers May Choose Dwight Over Kobe If Ultimatum Given In Offseason

With Kobe Bryant nearing the end of his career, the Lakers hope their future will be tied to Dwight Howard.

Kobe Bryant Nearly Traded To Pistons In 2007

The Pistons' package for Kobe Bryant included a combination of their core players and draft picks, according to sources.
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