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Meet the NBA's youngest star!

Get on the ball and find out the inside story of basketball's hottest young star, Kobe Bryant. As a boy growing up in Italy, Kobe dreamed of playing professional basketball. That dream came true -- he became the youngest player ever selected in the NBA draft, and the youngest starter ever in an NBA all-star game. As the sixth man for the Los Angeles Lakers, 20-year-old Kobe amazes fans and players with his moves on and off the court. With his 360-degree slam dunks, and his vibrant smile and charming personality, Kobe Bryant has become a star.

How did this young man become so famous at such an early age? What's his life really like? Is Kobe Bryant the next Michael Jordan...or is he the first Kobe Bryant? Read on to find out! ... Read more

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A Special Player
He truly is a special Talent.this Guy is always up for any challenge&just gets better with time.I truyl feel when it's all said&DONE HE Will be the Greatest Ever.He already plays with the Greatest in Shaq but time will tell where Kobe will finish.but right Now He truly is on a Mission.

A young star makes it big in the NBA.
As a young boy Kobe Bryant had dreamed of skipping right to the NBA from high school.Practicing hard and achieving many records, Kobe made it to the NBA.Kobe now is making it big in the NBA.Will he become a hugestar?Is he the next Michael Jordan?Read this excellent book by JonathanHall to find out these answers and more!

So Inspirational
I thought this book totally covered most of the escapedes been through by our favourite LA Laker guard, Kobe Bryant.It contain how he triumphedover peoples doubts of how he wouldn't make it and the inspiration it putsinto young people to go out there and do the best they can is justoverwhelming.I would recomend this book for people who have troublebelieving in themselves because it is trully an eye opener. ... Read more

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Kobe Bryant may be one of the youngest basketball players in the NBA, but no one would dare call him inexperienced.The son of former NBA player Joe "Jellybean: Bryant, Kobe spent his childhood watching professional basketball.From the moment he could handle a ball, he was learning to dribble and shoot.At age eighteen he was given the chance to prove his stuff when he was drafted into the NBA.Fresh out of high school, Kobe showed he had the talent and the heart to make it in the pros. ... Read more

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Bio of Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant maybe one of the youngest basketball players in the NBA. He is the son of Joe"Jeallybean" Bryant, a basketball player and star of various European teams. Kobe's childhood watching professional basketball games made him pick up a basketball for the first time. He was learning how to shoot and dribble. His basketball education was a unique combination of lessons on basic fundamentals, one-on-one game against his dad, and keen observation and analysis of the world's best players. Kobe learned his lesson well, and at age 18 he was given the chance to prove it. He was drafted into the NBA when he was fresh out of high school. Kobe showed that he had the talent and the heart to make it in the pros. From one out of five, I rate this book a five because it made me want to play basketball.

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very much on point
Kobe Bryant is gonna be Scary in 5 years is what I tell everybody who I talk to about Basketball.right now along with Shaq&the Rest of the Lakers they are on the Verge of a serious Dynasty run.this Book shows the start of how Kobe Bryant has been making choices&the way He has picked the path for his destiny.He has overcome alot already more than most folks truly give Him Credit for.i enjoyed the way this book out-lined everything He is About thus far&the road that has lead Him to the Player He has become.

A superb juvenile biography of Laker star Kobe Bryant
First off, you have to love any juvenile book, even a biography of Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant, that uses the word "exponentially." Obviously there is no dumbing down the writing by Glenn Stout. But apart from the style "On the Court with . . . Kobe Bryant" has a substantive point to make. When Bryant finished his senior season of basketball in high school he had to make a decision about going to college or trying to jump right to the NBA. Stout does a solid job of explaining both sides of the controversy, but he has also set up the decision in terms of Bryant's life. The first part of the book talks about the important of Bryant's father, a former NBA player, who gave his son not only some nice basketball genes but also taught him about the game. Stout emphasizes that Bryant's understanding of the game and his work ethic were as important as his physical skills in preparing him for the NBA. Also, when their son was suddenly a teenage millionaire in the pros, the Bryant family moved to L.A. to provide a support system that a lot of other phenoms never had and certainly could have used. Hopefully any young player who wants to grow up to be like Kobe will understand the lessons embedded in this biography, because, as Charles Barkley and many others have repeated noted, most of the kids in the NBA today simply do not know how to play the game. Bryant is an exception to the rule and this book clearly explains why. I also like the fact that most of the book is not about Kobe Bryant in the NBA, but pays as much attention to his high school career and to the time he spent living in Italy. Young readers will not just read about what Bryant has done but will understand the hows and whys of his success. This book includes 10 black & white photographs from Bryant's career, along with his NBA statistics through the Lakers's first championship in 2000 and a short list of career highlights. The cover of this book proclaims it to be "The #1 Sports Series for Kids." Well, if the other titles are as good as this one, then it deserves to be. ... Read more

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Bridging the gap between truth and the media’s often wild speculation, The Game of His Life tells the story of what really happened on the night of June 30, 2003 in Colorado when basketball superstar Kobe Bryant and a 19-year-old hotel employee crossed paths.

The Game of His Life provides insight into the most incredible true-crime case of the past decade. Containing never before released information about both the prosecution and defense teams’ secret strategies, this is the decisive book on a case whose outcome will have profound effects on popular culture and beyond.

Intriguing and astounding, The Game of His Life takes the reader on a high-speed chase through the real lives of the two main characters, down back alleys of fact and innuendo before reaching a conclusion that will leave the reader stunned. ... Read more

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A Tragic Story
Jeffrey Shapiro's book is a fascinating account of what happened between Kobe Bryant and the alleged victim on that fateful night at a Colorado hotel last year. Filled with new information and interesting details, the book offers insight into what the victim has experienced since her terrible ordeal. It also reveals what Kobe and his family have been going through, and how the incident has negatively affected them. It's nice to see a book that doesn't trash the victim, because she has gone through so much trauma already, especially at the hands of the tabloids. Even though I believe that Kobe is guilty, this book almost made me feel sorry for him. Shapiro made it a point to show both sides in a favorable light. This is a tragic story for both parties involved. A definite must read!

FANTASTIC!!!!! I can't wait for the movie!
Shapiro has clearly brought Kobe Bryant to life in this fast paced high powered drama about America's greatest NBA player! I was a little worried at first that this book would slam him, but it doesn't. Instead, Shapiro focuses on Bryant's incredible past as an athlete and portrays his story as an almost Shakesperian tragedy. I think the authors are trying to say that innocent or guilty, Bryant having invited that girl into his room changed his life forever. I did some research on Shapiro and found out that he has a pretty wild past. He used to work for the Globe tabloid and then turned against them while working on the Ramsey case in Colorado. He seems like a pretty unusual guy and his writing is definitely inventive and unique. This is a well-written piece of hard news reporting and I totally recommend it!

Another N****R Excuse Book!
This is so much crap put out to get sympathy after yet another crime by a black man. Stop making excuses you phony.

A Fair Trial
I think that this book satisfies the abyss of hunger that Americans have for gossip and possibly the truth that is burried somewhere in all of these reports and interviews that have been out since the Kobe Bryant incident came into light last June. However, the book cautions that the accuser in this case did not give them an interview per say, so I would questions whether or not this book is just a bound collection of gossip that's been no different than what's already out there. I just think it's important to remember that the trial hasn't happened yet, and the only two people who know the truth are Kobe Bryant and his accuser.

The Game Of His Life
Though I feel the author portrayed Kobe's career success in a fair light, I don't think he gives Kobe the benefit of the doubt in this rape trial. It leaves some questions in my mind. If this young woman didn't want anything to happen then why did she go to his hotel room after she got off work? I'm not saying she's automatically guilty simply because she chased a successful famous NBA star to his hotel room, but I am saying that if it is not fair to assume she is a small town girl looking for attention, who just happens to have a large imagination, then it also isn't fair to assume that Kobe (and the rest of the NBA) are a bunch of wild animals driven by their raging hormones. All I'm saying is give him a chance, no one has ever accused him of this before. And though that doesn't make him incapable of commiting this crime, it also doesn't mean that he was just a bad guy waiting to explode. As of right now, he is only guilty of infidelity...no one can truthfully or factually say otherwise. This author claims to have the "real" story and that is not the truth. He wasn't in the room that night, and if he has interviewed the ALLEGED victim, she could be lieing, after all isn't that the defense attorneys whole case? That she has a motive to outright lie about what happened that night? Let's not jump the gun, no one knows for sure what happened. He deserves a fair trial as well as anyone else! ... Read more

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Meet Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers' young basketball prodigy and the heir apparent to the great Michael Jordan himself. Here, for the first time, is the whole story of this incredible athlete--how he became the great person and incredible gifted, driven player he is today. Follow Kobe's life from growing up as the son of an NBA player through his decision to turn pro at 17, his rookie season, the All-Star Game, and his amazing second year in the pros.

A must for every fan, Kobe includes eight pages of color photos, personal stats, and the rising star's career records. ... Read more

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"The Air Apparent Kobe" is a great biography of his life.
Where did he grow up?How many points does he average a game?These are just two of the many questions answered in the book all about Kobe Bryant in the new biography "The Air Apparent Kobe" by Joe Layden. You will find out the history of Kobe by Joe Layden like how he scores an average of 50 points a game and grew up in Philidelphia.When he was three years old Kobe put on an old clippers jersey worn by his dad and dribbled a foam ball around practicing every move he learned from watching his dad play and from then on Kobe's mother knew he would have plenty of basketball talent. In his teens Kobe started playing basketball on his highschool basketball team and from then to the Philidelphia 76er's where he scored an average of 42 points a game.The Air Apparent Kobe also tells the lifestory of Kobe's father like how he played on the Philidelphia 76er's before Kobe did. After the Philidelphia 76er's Kobe had a chance to go to North Carolina or even Duke to show off his talent,but instead he chose to go to the Los Angeles Lakers where he is now "a star" and scores 50-60 points a game.Kobe went for a record that had never been broken,but failed by only making 42 points when the record was 50.4 points.I would give this book 5 stars because I think Joe Layden did a very good job telling Kobe's life story. If you would like to know about Kobe's whole life story check out the book by Joe Layden "The Air Apparent Kobe."

Kobe the story of NBA's young...
The book Kobe is one of my all time favorites. It talks about the life of Kobe Bryant. Kobe is my all time favorite basketball player along with Michael Jordan. I see a lot in Kobe like in mj. This book talks about the life of the young rising star Kobe Bryant and how he got to where he is now. It is a great book.

Love Basketball
"The Story of the NBA's Rising Young Star Kobe Bryant" great for Lakers' fans. If you like basketball you will like this nonfiction book. Joseph Layden .I thought that the book was very easy to read and young children could read it by themselves. In my mind he is the best player ever. It the best book I ever read. I like the book, because I like to play basketball too.
In the beginning of the book it talks about his father and mother how they met each other. The book talked a bit about his family and also where he attend at school. I like the book, because you can image in your mind what it is talking about, and you can learn a little bit of vocabulary.
The setting of the book is in Philadelphia and also in Los Angeles. The author wrote the book very well, because it gives a lot of important information, it the best book I ever read. I like the book, because I like to play basketball too. I want to read more byJoseph Laden.
I want to recommend to book to people that like the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant and who like to play basketball. The book makes you think that you could be a great basketball player like Kobe, if you keep on practicing. I would recommend this book to grade school and also high school students.

Kobe's Incredible Life
I chose the book, Kobe, because I was interested in knowing more about the life of Kobe Bryant. I was surprised to learn about Kobe's upbringing and background because it was totally different than what I had expected.

I liked this book because it tells all about Kobe Bryant's love for basketball, and his determination and drive to improve his skills. Kobe's basketball career begins when his family moves back to his hometown in America. The book also contains a lot of really cool pictures.

Learn about how this young star athlete developed into an all star basketball player. Joe Layden does a terrific job in revealing what makes Kobe a superstar. I recommend this book to anyone interested in basketball. It is very inspirational!

Mine's and who elses favorite basketball player
My favorite basketball player is Kobe Bryant.Some people ask me why but I just say why not,he is the best.Kobe Bryant has it all he has all the moves,the looks,skills,and he is just fatal flaw raw talent.Kobe is the man teams in the nba can't stop him no one can.I know Kobe has heard this before but I am his biggest fan Iknow everything there is ro know about him.If I had one wish it would to meet him,just to talk to him even if it was just one word even though I don't know him I still love him very much after all he does have it all he's the best.Who's going to be mvp next season if you guessed Kobe Bryant than you must be physic.Kobe thanks for everything you taught me a lot you are the reason why my team is undefeated everyone I know just calls me little Kobe,what a great person to take after. It is an honor to be called little Kobe ... Read more

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Now in paperback . . . an insider look at the NBA phenom, including the Lakers' 1999-2000 championship season

When Kobe Bryant joined the glitzy Los Angeles Lakers in 1996 right out of high school, he faced a wave of media hype that declared him the next Michael Jordan. Now a veteran of five NBA seasons at the age of 23, Bryant has earned a place among pro basketball's elite. Mad Game documents his hard lessons on the road to stardom, his rapid rise through the NBA, and his conflicts with--and, at times, alienation from--his teammates, including his on-and-off-again relationship with Shaquille O'Neal. This is a story of triumph, of an unusually gifted young athlete trying to remain true to himself and his game.

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Solid Book
Kobe Bryant is all Ready a Important Player but wait until a few years down the line His Best shall come.the Guy is a Good Balance of Talent&Flaw.He is gonna be Scary in years to Come.this Book brings all those Elements&More out.He has had to deal with alot of things On&Off the COurt but He is Headed for Something Special with His Career.the Sky is the Limit for Him.

Mad Game, now Mad NBA CHAMPION!
I read the book a little while back, and I thought it was a great read on the most electrifying basketball player today. At that time, Kobe was going through a lot of growing pains, a lot of failures, crticisms, bad chemistry with teammates. And now, this season, I've seen Kobe's maturation and improvement in the league, playing more under control, playing in Phil Jackson's triangle offense, having better rapport with Shaq and his teammates. His incredible performance in Game 4 of the NBA Finals in overtime was unforgettable and it is only the beginning. Now he is finally an NBA champion with the Lakers, and hopefully, this will be the beginning of another great Laker dynasty, the first of the 21st century!

#1
welcom to the world of kobe bryant this book is nomber 1 out of2,865 books i have read (still counting) this book doesnt just tellyou about kobe it tells you about the whol lakers history and abot how other players reflect on kobe bryant like m.j. & magic Johnson I've read this book 3 times and i never get tierd of it i could tell you at least 5 things kobe has remarked of the top of my head I'm 11 years old & for me to type this much I'd have to love this book! & allso the author r. lazenby is supurb! ... Read more

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Biography for young adults on basketball star Kobe Bryant. ... Read more

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There have been much better then Kobe
I am not a Kobe fan I really dont like that guy at all

Kind of good, but not much news about his kid life
This book was OK. But, I read another one that was way better. It mostly told about life about basketball, not about his real life. And I think it didn't tell very much about him. I guess you could say the book is OK for just reading to get to know more about his basketball life. ... Read more

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Photographs and text provide a brief introduction to the life and career of basketball star Kobe Bryant. ... Read more

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Meet Kobe Bryant, the youngest player ever to start an NBA All-Star game. Exciting photos and clear, dramatic text make this easy-reading biography perfect for the very youngest fans.Meet Kobe Bryant, the youngest player ever to start an NBA All-Star game. Exciting photos and clear, dramatic text make this easy-reading biography perfect for the very youngest fans. ... Read more