NBA Stars Who Give Back

Kobe Bryant

As the son of a former pro basketball player and head coach, Kobe Bryant began playing basketball when he was only 3 years old. By the time he joined the NBA in 1996, Bryant was still young enough that his parents had to cosign his contract. Since then, he has embarked on a historic NBA career, earning five championships with the LA Lakers and a variety of personal awards.

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April 24, 2014

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July 1, 2014