Joe, nicknamed "Sugar Bean Joe", is a 6-foot-9 forward with shooting guard skills. He never really found his place in the NBA. After three years' basketball career at La Salle University, Joe was selected by Jinzhou 1975. When the Warriors rejected his contract, he was traded to Philadelphia. From there, Joe started from one team to another-the 76ers, the San Diego Clippers and the Houston Rockets. He averaged 8.8 points in 606 games. He also plays professional leagues in Europe. Someone commented that Joe didn't go with the flow; Others think that he is ahead of the times.
Pam has always been with Joe in her career-in fact, they have been together since childhood because their grandparents live in the same block in Philadelphia. In the 1960s, they often met. When they went to college in the early 1970s, they rekindled their old love and got married soon.
In the growing process of Kobe Bryant, he felt the breath of basketball all the time. A year after his birth, Joe was traded to San Diego. The Bryant family likes sunny southern California. Their neighbors are friendly, but the rain makes it difficult for children to go home. On the west coast, Kobe fell in love with basketball. On his third birthday, he told people that he would become an NBA superstar.
1982 In the summer, because Joe was traded to the Rockets, the Kobe family moved to Houston. Knowing more about his father's livelihood, Kobe began to know more about the NBA. At that time, his favorite player was Magic Johnson, a shooting guard with forward power-just like his father. Young Kobe appreciates the magician's style and winning method. The Lakers are his favorite team. Joe has only one season in Houston. The Rockets didn't renew his contract, so he went to a team in Lettie, Italy. The Kobe family's wandering in different places continues. For Kobe and his two sisters, moving proved to be a very meaningful experience, which can strengthen family cohesion. Being in a foreign land and unable to speak the language, they can only rely on each other to tide over the difficulties. Every day after school, they will practice new Italian words and phrases together. But in a few months, the three of them can speak fluent Italian.
Joe strode forward in the league rankings. Because of his basketball talent and talent developed on the streets of Philadelphia, he quickly became a star and often scored 30-40 points in a game. Therefore, Joe's income is very good, and his family is also favored by the local people. Many NBA fans think this is a basketball hell, but it is a paradise for the Kobe family.
Kobe's world revolves around his father's basketball schedule. He often takes part in afternoon training with his father and rarely misses one. Kobe imitated his father's movements and then tried to imitate his father's way of playing ball. At halftime, Kobe sometimes makes shooting performances to entertain fans.
When Joe is resting, if his family doesn't go out, he stays with other American players. Among these people, Harvey Kaczynski's daughters Taoya and Tamika went to college and played ball in WNBA respectively.
This lifestyle, especially seeing his father's dunks and wonderful passes that made fans scream, further inspired Kobe's NBA dream. But Italian football fans pushed Kobe in another direction. They told Kobe more than once that his amazing wingspan, keen reaction and excellent bounce would make him an excellent world-class goalkeeper.
Thanks to the help of his grandparents, Kobe has been paying attention to the NBA. There was no international television broadcast at that time. They burn tapes every week and send them to Italy. Father and son will watch these videos together, as well as some tapes sent by Joe's old friends from America. When Joe taught him professional skills, Kobe learned to watch the whole game and know how a game unfolded. When the Kobe family goes back to Philadelphia to visit their family and friends every summer, Kobe will have a chance to improve his game. From the age of 10, he began to play with children of the same age or older in the highest-level Sonny Hill League in the city. Kobe's father and uncle John pointed out what he needed to improve in the game.
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After Joe signed a contract with a new team, the Kobe family spent 199 1- 1992 seasons in France. This step is the most difficult for Kobe and his sister, because they will go to an international school in Switzerland two hours away. Joe retired at the end of the season. He and Pam decided that it was time to go back to America and settle down. Shaya and Sharia are going to college, and Kobe is going to high school.
Joe got a job as an assistant coach in La Salle, and their family bought a house in Admore, a wealthy downtown area, which is 0/0 miles away from Philadelphia/Kloc. Kobe sees the changes now, and his mood is very complicated. It is difficult for him to deal with American children and he is worried about whether he can adapt to society.
But on the court, Kobe's transformation is seamless. 1in the summer of 992, he was one of the best players in Sonny Hill League. After that, he entered Lower Merion High School and played for Aces. 1993 In the spring, he began to go to Temple University to find some games to play. In the process, he became friends with the future NBA star player eddie jones.
Life off the court is not easy. The result is always B. Kobe tries to communicate with his classmates. In Europe, he was covered by many desires and pressures, and now he has to face them in America. Naturally quiet and conservative, it is difficult for him to handle the relationship with his high school classmates.
It was not until the third year that Kobe adapted to the surrounding environment. His performance on the basketball court is also advancing by leaps and bounds. At 6' 5 ",Kobe thinks his basketball career will be in the backcourt, and he starts playing and training like a guard. Greg Donner, the coach of Lower Merrion, likes Kobe Bryant's misplaced play. In fact, through his father's early professional guidance and the competition in Philadelphia's top summer league, he was already qualified as any defender in high school.
In the 94-95 season, Kobe was red and purple. In his senior year, he averaged 31.65,438+0 points and 10.4 rebounds and 5.2 assists, and was selected as "the best athlete of the year in Pennsylvania". In the training camp, Kobe's destructive dazzling dribble also appeared. In the summer at AAU, he learned to move from his teammate God Shammgod. A year after Kobe's excellent performance, the university recruited new players. Kobe Bryant, who is about to graduate, has excellent grades and outstanding skills. Getting into college is not a problem. Duke University, the University of North Carolina, Villanova University and the University of Michigan, all of which he can attend.
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When he was selected by the fifth place in the NBA draft in June 2008, Kobe was also seriously considering entering the league directly. That summer, Joanne asked her son to play for the 76ers. Kobe was great. He did well in ABCD National Training Camp at fairlie Dickinson University in New Jersey.
As a fourth-grade student, Kobe Bryant's flash performance helped Lower Merion win a place in the high school league. They won the first state championship in 42 years with 32 wins and 3 losses. The name of the school is often seen in newspapers, the university coach pays attention to every game, and the coach Donner has also received many invitations from excellent leagues. Kobe averaged 30.8 points per game, and the cumulative score of 2,883 points in four years also broke the Pennsylvania high school scoring record-held by Chamberlain 40 years ago.
After the end of the season, the madness of "recruiting new soldiers" intensified. When an Italian club invited Joe as its coach, the management insisted that his son was part of the deal. At the same time, like his excellent high school players-such as tim thomas in New Jersey, Lester Earle in Louisiana, and Jermaine ONeal in South Carolina-Kobe is also considering following the example of KG to enter the NBA. Rumors that Kobe skipped college and went directly to the NBA were rampant, and Kobe did not deny it. Various experts give suggestions on Kobe's future, and they come to the conclusion that Kobe is really NBA material. 1996, when 17-year-old boy shined in the beach ball classic held in South Carolina, it also made Kobe's popularity greatly increased. That spring, Kobe held a press conference in the arena of Lower Merion, ending all kinds of speculations. He announced his direct entry into the NBA under the witness of many journalist friends Boyz II Men. Soon, he signed a contract with william morris brokerage company, and then signed a contract with Adidas and Sprite for several years.
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People have different views on this matter. Some sports writers compare Kobe with Hill and Penny Hardaway of the same age and find that Kobe is superior in defense. They believe that the boy is ready. Some people criticized Joe and Pam for not stopping their son's decision. Kobe is annoyed that his parents don't care about themselves.
Like Garnett last June, the debate almost began with whether Kobe Bryant would become a trading right in the draft. The top four candidates are marcus camby, allen iverson, Stephon Marbury and ray allen, while the number of talents in universities is decreasing. The Lakers and their chairman Jerry West are convinced that Kobe will be a great player. In private contact with the team, Kobe showed good bounce and super defensive ability. The team paired him with DontaeJones, and Kobe swept the Mississippi stars.
On the day of the draft, West created a miracle. First of all, he chose Derek Fisher, a defender from Little Rock University in Arkansas, with a strong sense of defense and a stable three-point position in 24th place. Later, he called the Charlotte Hornets, and they beat Kobe with the draft pick of 13. After several debates, West sent Divac, who was in his prime, to Charlotte in exchange for Kobe, a high school student. This transaction created a lot of salary space, which was just used to sign Magic free agent O 'Neal. Combined with the brilliant three consecutive championships and West's ingenious trading skills, the framework of the Lakers dynasty was completed.
Kobe Bryant is happy to join the Lakers. The Lakers are not only his favorite team, but also don't expect him to be the savior. In addition to O 'Neal, the team has a number of talented players, such as van Eijk Searle, Campbell and Kobe's old friend eddie jones. More importantly, coach Del Harris is Joe Bryant's season manager in Houston.
Kobe signed a three-year, 3.5-million-dollar contract with the Lakers, and then averaged 25 points in the summer league. Kobe bought a house in Pacific Palisades, and Joe quit his job in La Salle and moved his family to California.
Kobe injured his left wrist in the temporary Labor Day competition in Venice Beach. Although the injury was not serious, he had to sit on the bench for five weeks and missed most of the training camp. Entering the 1996-97 season, Harris and the Lakers decided to let 18 years old.
The rookie slowly entered the game. More or less coincidentally, Kobe's official appearance in the NBA was against the Timberwolves led by Garnett. In the six minutes on the court, he just missed the shot. In the first half of the season, Kobe rarely played. Obviously, the Lakers don't need Kobe's firepower when they compete for the Pacific championship.
1 month, Harris slimmed down the players. 18 years old, 5 months and 5 days, Kobe became the first starter in NBA history. A few weeks later, he scored 365,438+0 points in the all-star weekend rookie game and won the dunk contest in one fell swoop, which was unprecedented in the history of the Lakers.
These are the highlights of his season. But the injuries of O 'Neal and other main players ruined the Lakers, and the team was swept by the Jazz in the second round of the playoffs. Kobe only shines in March and April, averaging less than 8 points a year.
Before the 1997 -98 season, West and Harris always agreed to take Kobe as the sixth person on the team. As an insightful and well-educated player, Kobe quickly adapted to this role. After playing 20-30 minutes in each game, Kobe's average score has increased to nearly 18. This is exactly what the Lakers need, and they have started winning streak 1 1. When O 'Neal returned from injury, the Lakers were even more unstoppable. Van Eijk Searle, Jones and Campbell all contributed their strength, while substitute Horry, Fox and Fisher also played well.
When the Lakers and the Sonics competed for the Pacific championship, the fans pushed Kobe to the starting lineup of the 1998 All-Star Game. In return, the NBA regards this game as a contest between Jordan, the god of basketball, and his successor. Kobe Bryant, as the youngest all-star player, didn't handle this situation well. Because Kobe didn't pass the ball and despised teammate Malone, it caused the anger of other teammates. Western Conference coach george karl put him on the bench at the last minute.
Kobe Bryant's All-Star Game highlights the problem that he can't pass the ball. Even Jordan talked about the shortcomings of this 19 year old boy. No one doubts that Kobe will become a superstar, but it is not there. When this situation did not change in Harris's system, he limited Kobe's playing time. After a period of time, Kobe re-integrated into the team system in the playoffs and made great contributions to defense.
The Lakers beat the Blazers from the start, followed by the Sonics. After losing the first game, the Lakers pulled four games in a row. Kobe's role is also limited by the cold.
Although Kobe Bryant returned from injury in the Western Conference finals, the Lakers were swept by more experienced jazz.
The NBA strike put the 1998 season in a cruel wait. Kobe decided to spend some time recording his own hip-hop CD, but it was never released. But he met Vanessa, a young dancer who was filming in the same building. They finally got married in the spring of 200 1, but his parents strongly opposed it. They think he is too young to get married. This also alienated them and did not attend Kobe's wedding.
After the labor dispute 1998 ended, the remaining 50 games made the champion within reach. Three major changes have taken place in the Lakers. The Lakers signed Rodman, replaced Harris and assistant Rambis. In March, they traded Campbell for Charlotte's Les, devil incarnate Reid and former Bull guard Armstrong.
At the same time, Kobe is remarkable in the starting lineup. Double harvest on and off the court, and was selected as the third best team in the league. Kobe began to increase the depth of his game, and played a role at the crucial moment, scoring the second place in the team, averaging 19.9 points per game. He got nine double pairs and became more calm at the critical moment. Although his jump shot was not very stable, the team gave Kobe more chances at the crucial moment, and Kobe did a good job.
After losing 3 1 win 19 in the regular season, the Lakers felt it was time to go all out. Rodman gave the club a "veteran" image, while Les gave Kobe Bryant and Shaq more inside space on the outside. But it's not the Lakers' world yet. There are rumors that O 'Neill is jealous of Kobe Bryant. At the team meeting, the club tried to calm down the discord, but the bad influence was still spreading.
The off-court dispute did not affect the Lakers' first round against the Rockets, and they won four consecutive victories. Next, they met the hot and burning spurs. After the first defeat, the Lakers seemed to control the game in the second game. But in the last 19 second, Kobe missed the free throw-which would give the team a 3-point lead. San Antonio finished the game with 3 points and took the initiative. The next day they continued to fail and were finally swept out of the house.
This team is in urgent need of big changes, and that is
Most importantly. The Lakers' new coach Phil Jackson brought Winter and triangle offense. Jerry West knew he had to find a way to get Kobe and O 'Neal to play side by side. In Chicago, Jackson's unorthodox methods worked miracles for Jordan and Pippen. Now he can also transform these two superstars.