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"Kobe Bryant is the star player for the Los Angeles Lakers. He has gained much fame over the years for his sensational play and the championships he has won. He hopes to continue winning many more in the future"--Provided by publisher.

Chronicles the life and career of the Los Angeles Lakers star, from his childhood in Italy to his many NBA championships.

"Basketball superstar Kobe Bryant made news as one of the NBA's highest scorers and the youngest all-star player. Over his twenty-year career with the LA Lakers, he earned three MVP awards and five championships. A towering figure in business and charity work too, Bryant is a name not to be forgotten. This biography focuses on Bryant's accomplishments on the basketball court and off it, with colorful photographs, interesting sidebars, and a quick-access...

"The NBA great nicknamed "The Black Mamba" shares his knowledge and understanding of basketball, outlining his detailed approach to preparing both physically and mentally to succeed at the game and revealing the core of his "Mamba mentality.""--

"This book examines the life of NBA star Kobe Bryant and the legacy he left behind in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills"--Provided by publisher.