Did you know facts about Kobe Bryant?
Fun Facts about Kobe Bryant
- Kobe was the first guard to be drafted by the NBA out of high school.
- Kobe played for the Los Angeles Lakers his entire professional career.
- He was the youngest player to start an NBA game.
- Kobe’s mom’s brother, John Cox, also played in the NBA.
- He was named after the Japanese steak “kobe”.
Who was Kobe Bryant lover?
Kobe met Vanessa during a music video shoot in 1999 while she was still in high school and he was just 20 years old. They got engaged when she turned 18, and they got married in April 2001. Kobe shared a picture of the day they met on Instagram in April 2013.
What does Kobe like to do?
Growing up in Italy, Kobe grew to love the sport of soccer and its culture. I loved basketball so much, but I also wanted to play for AC Milan.” Then he added, “If myself, Tracy McGrady and LeBron James had a soccer ball at our feet instead of a basketball at 2 years old, with our size, it could have been something.”
Did Kobe really love Vanessa?
Vanessa has held the family together and doted on Kobe as a loving husband, telling the audience at Kobe’s memorial, “I was his first girlfriend, his first love, his wife, his best friend, his confidant, and his protector. He was the most amazing husband. Kobe loved me more than I could ever express or put into words.”
What was Kobe Bryant’s favorite food?
As the “Black Mamba” Kobe Bryant calls it quits, once and for all, we want to remember the food that fueled the greatest basketball player in the world. Apparently, Kobe’s favorite dish of all time is frog legs dipped in honey garlic sauce.
Why did Vanessa file for divorce?
Vanessa almost filed for divorce from the Lakers star, four years ago, because she was so disgusted with his blatant cheating. Kobe promised Vanessa he would stop cheating, and the two went to marriage counseling. Kobe did seem like a devoted husband, and Vanessa decided not to go through with filing at that time.”
Which is better Kobe Bryant or Michael Jordan?
Nike is still continuing to release new designs and the endorsement contract is one of the highest paid to an athlete in all of sports history. But we bet you had no idea that Kobe Bryant actually scored more points throughout his career than Jordan did. Yep, that’s right. Bryant is better than Jordan. Photo credit: theboombox.com
Why did Kobe Bryant’s father name him Kobe?
For some reason, Kobe’s father had a liking for beef. And not just any beef. It was a special Japanese cut called the Kobe Beef and was one of the most expensive things on the menu the day his father picked out his name. Hence, Kobe Bryant.
Why did Kobe Bryant do a rap CD?
Perhaps is was a publicity stunt to try and cash in on his newly scented success, or maybe Kobe was the one who engaged it. Regardless, they planned to release a whole CD of Bryant rapping to tunes about basketball, beats, and babes, but after the first single dropped like a poorly executed joke, so did the whole deal.
What kind of language does Kobe Bryant speak?
As a result, he picked up the language and is now considered bilingual and fluent in Italian. As if the tall, dark, and handsome star basketball player needed any further ammo to woo the ladies and win their hearts. All he has to do is speak some sweet Italian and they’re putty in his hands.