Kobe Bean Bryant (born August 23, 1978 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an All-Star shooting guard in the National Basketball Association who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers
. He is also the son of former Philadelphia 76ers player Joe “Jellybean” Bryant. Although some have criticized his “selfishness” on the court, Bryant’s combination of talent, skill, dedication, and work ethic have been instrumental in establishing his status as one of the premier athletes in the NBA. With his growing lis…kobe-bryant