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Discusses the personal life and basketball career of the guard for the Los Angeles Lakers who became the youngest player in the NBA in 1996. ... Read more

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great book
tells everthing you wanna know about kobe.Buy it! ... Read more

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THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Profiles Kobe Bryant, who went straight from high school to the pros, becoming the youngest person ever to play in the NBA. ... Read more

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The Kid
1. About Kobe Bryant and his life as a teenager in a man's game.
and how he was cocky and always embarrassed people with thekilla crossovers.His rookie year was only bad because he was a target.
2.This book made my feel like not wanting to embarrass people on the court or take scrubs pride.
3.This had irony because when you watchthe games players seem to be nice to each other and they like each other.Almost everyone who didn't play on his team didn't like him.
4.Every person who likes superstars in the NBA should read this book about one of the best superstars in the NBA.
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This digital document is an article from St. Louis Journalism Review, published by SJR St. Louis Journalism Review on November 1, 2003. The length of the article is 1085 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Where does Bryant belong?(basketball player Kobe Bryant)
Author: Joe Pollack
Publication: St. Louis Journalism Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 1, 2003
Publisher: SJR St. Louis Journalism Review
Volume: 33Issue: 261Page: 12(2)

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Number 1 ranked fantasy basketball magazine. ... Read more

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This issue features Kobe Bryant (also on a pull-out poster inside!), Danny Granger, the Year in Pictures, Kevin Love, and much more! ... Read more

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Chapters: Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, Dwight Howard, Chris Webber, Candace Parker, Stephon Marbury, Gatorade Player of the Year Awards, Alonzo Mourning, Kevin Love, Baron Davis, Lisa Leslie, Ann Strother, Maya Moore, Greg Oden, Tina Charles, Al Harrington, Tamika Raymond, Kenny Anderson, Katie Smith, Abby Waner, Corliss Williamson, Brandon Knight, Felipe López, Skylar Diggins, Jrue Holiday, J. R. Reid, Shyra Ely, Nikki Teasley, Labradford Smith. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 216. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Kobe Bean Bryant (born August 23, 1978)) is an American shooting guard who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Bryant enjoyed a successful high school basketball career and made instant headlines when he decided to go directly into the NBA upon graduation. He was selected with the 13th overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets, then traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant and then-teammate Shaquille O'Neal led the Lakers to three consecutive NBA championships from 2000 to 2002. After O'Neal's departure following the 200304 season, Bryant became the cornerstone of the Lakers franchise. He led the NBA in scoring during the 200506 and 200607 seasons, setting numerous scoring records in the process. In 2006, Bryant scored a career high 81 points against the Toronto Raptors, the second highest number of points scored in a single game in NBA history, second only to Wilt Chamberlain's 100 point performance. He was awarded the regular season's Most Valuable Player Award (MVP) in the 200708 season and led his team to the 2008 NBA Finals as the first seed in the Western Conference. He won his fourth NBA championship in 2009, leading the Lakers to their fifteenth title and won his first Finals MVP award. In 2010, Bryant b...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=246185 ... 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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Chapters: Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, Kevin Garnett, Jermaine O'neal, Dwight Howard, Tracy Mcgrady, Moses Malone, Amar'e Stoudemire, Kwame Brown, Andrew Bynum, Eddy Curry, Darryl Dawkins, Gerald Green, J. R. Smith, Monta Ellis, Darius Miles, Sebastian Telfair, Deshawn Stevenson, Al Harrington, Desagana Diop, Tyson Chandler, Al Jefferson, Shaun Livingston, Nba High School Draftees, Ricky Sánchez, Rashard Lewis, Kendrick Perkins, Josh Smith, Andray Blatche, Amir Johnson, Louis Williams, C. J. Miles, Martell Webster, List of Prep-To-Pro Players, Robert Swift, Travis Outlaw, Jackie Butler, Ndudi Ebi, Jonathan Bender, Korleone Young, Leon Smith, Dorell Wright, James Lang. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 294. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Kobe Bean Bryant (born August 23, 1978)) is an American shooting guard who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Bryant enjoyed a successful high school basketball career and made instant headlines when he decided to go directly into the NBA upon graduation. He was selected with the 13th overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets, then traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant and then-teammate Shaquille O'Neal led the Lakers to three consecutive NBA championships from 2000 to 2002. After O'Neal's departure following the 200304 season, Bryant became the cornerstone of the Lakers franchise. He led the NBA in scoring during the 200506 and 200607 seasons, setting numerous scoring records in the process. In 2006, Bryant scored a career high 81 points against the Toronto Raptors, the second highest number of points scored in a single game in NBA history, second only to Wilt Chamberlain's 100 point performance. He was awarded the regular season's Most Valuable Player Award (MVP) in the 200708 season ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=246185 ... 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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THis book is horrible.
i hate this book this guy did something. that he shouldve went to jail for life he is stupid. this book is so easy i read it in 1 hour. i think he should go to jail if he beats someoone up agian and go to jail for life.




This book is a wast for people to buy or read!!!!!!!!!!

It was good but could be better
Shining Star

On the court with Kobe Bryant by: Matt Christopher. Its s a young star named Kobe Bryant, that lived in Los Angeles CA. He lived with is father Joe (Jellybean) Bryant. They both loved basketball, Joe played in the NBA and played for the Knicks. Joe taught Kobe a lot of it. When Kobe went to High School, he played basketball too. He went to Lower Marion High. He had good grades all year round, that's why he got drafted out of high school for the NBA. Kobe was drafted in 1997 to the Phoenix Suns and the LA. Lakers traded a 1-2 draft picks for him. In 1997 he won rookie of the year award in 1999 he won the slam dunk contest. 2000-2003 they won the finals in a row. They have the most finals won in the entire NBA.



By: Ryan R

Great book!
On the Court with Kobe Bryant is definetly the best book I have ever read. It gives a complete biography about Kobe`s whole life. It also includes many picture pages of Kobe inside. You should buy this book and you will be happy!

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. ... 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. ... Read more

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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, badchemistry with teammates.And now, this season, I've seen Kobe'smaturation and improvement in the league, playing more under control,playing in Phil Jackson's triangle offense, having better rapport with Shaqand his teammates.His incredible performance in Game 4 of the NBA Finalsin overtime was unforgettable and it is only the beginning.Now he isfinally an NBA champion with the Lakers, and hopefully, this will be thebeginning 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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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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Bias!Writer is out to try to ruin Kobe!
This book is one of the most unbelievably biased things I've ever read.The writer seemed jealous of Kobe and his lifestyle, and therefore made him out to be this total creep (and a rapist, obviously.)While public opinion seems to be on the side of "Not guilty", this book goes as far as to give a detailed account of the rape scene, explaining how Kobe made her bend over (a chair), things he said to her, things that I thought were totally fabricated.Also, the girl is made out to be this sweet, innocent, poor thing just trying to make her way in the world.
This is a book designed to organize lynch mobs, and revive the old KKK.Seriously guys?I thought we were past that.

RAD!!!!
Shapiro is a genius, and while some say that he roots like a pig through the rotten garbage of his mediocre mind, I would tend to disagree.This book has changed my life exponentially in that it is useful as a study on Memory and Creation, and more specifically, how we create our own memories.I would be surprised if it is not already a text at many of our better universities.It is easy to see how, when one stops to think about it, memory is just a sleight of hand on behalf of the brain and really, Shapiro's writing is brilliant in the way its scent is that of genocide and fear.

Shapiro brazenly links this victorious essay to the world of professional farm animal raising, which he also ties to the sport of basketball, in a manner so subtle that one is floored by the sheer fluidity of his prose and exposition.The flaw here is Shapiro's lack of proper reference and footnotes, and also the compelling nature of this piece.It could easily be mistaken for self help literature in its encouragement to misremember every detail of one's life.And is this such a terrible thing?

The chapter on Nature of Probabilities and Classical and Quantum Statistics was helpful to determine the probability of Kobe's memory being as solid as Egyptian gruel on any given day, but the integrals were actually rather difficult.Also, as this information was presented with the topic of Memory and Creation, the reader is left with homework.Buy a legal pad and pencils to read this book.Our assumptions and reasoning re memory, coupled with Shapiro's eloquent and beautiful ruminations on the disturbance caused to the inner ear by elevator hydraulics and on the proper way to objectively judge figure skating prove to be a topic worthy of the ages.Saucy.

Injustice in Colorado
The book describes a miscarriage of justice in a small town in Colorado.It's amazing to read the story by Shapiro and Stevens about what happened and learn how our legal system is impotent in protecting those that need it most.Also, how some of the public cannot conceive that their heroes may have feet of clay.I was very disappointed to read about the shenanigans of the female defense attorney toward the victim.A sad story that should have ended differently.

I hope someone else will write a book about this.
I just finished reading this book, and it was not that great.A lot of the facts about the case are there, but there is way too much storytelling.Some parts of the book sound like a fiction novel geared towards 7th graders.I do not like the way the authors tell some of the stories of things that happened.The authors could have been more unbiased, especially when giving facts about the accuser.I felt that a lot of the time they were kind of assuming things about her and how she was thinking.The ending of the book is also horrible, and it is too open ended and fails to really tie into the rest of the book.The last chapter is kind of awkwardly placed at the end, maybe because there was no where else for it to go.... perhaps they need to add on to the book now that more has happened.

Oh, and they misspell Red Auerbach's name in the book, I'm surprised no one caught that before it went out.

Overall if you really want to read this, it gives a little insight, but it is not worth your time.If you followed this case in the press and read articles, you probably already know most of the stuff covered in this book and it is not worth it.If you did not follow this case at all and just want something to read that will give you the basic story, then it may be worth it for you.

Well Written
This is a very well written book of what happened in the Kobe case last year. Its incredible the case never went to trial after everything that happened. ... Read more

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Introduces the life and accomplishments of basketball guard Kobe Bryant, whose high scoring game helped bring the Los Angeles Lakers three straight world championships. ... Read more

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Kobe... not the book I thought
This book appears to be an 'adult' book about Kobe Bryant.It is not.It is written for kids and if you purchase it for them, it's great.If you purchase it to read Kobe's story in adult fashion, you'll end up sending it back like I did. ... Read more

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Real-Life Reader Biographies present the lives ofcontemporary role models for young readers. These are the stories ofreal men and women who, despite many obstacles, followed their dreams.

Kobe Bryant entered the NBA straight out of Lower Merion HighSchool in Pennsylvania. He was an All-Star by his second season. Theson of Joe "Jelly Bean" Bryant, a forward of the Philadelphia 76ersback when the franchise was a league power, Kobe has basketball in hisblood. He spent seven years in Italy while his father playedprofessional ball in the Italian League. He speaks fluent Italian. InDecember 1999, he purchased a 50 percent ownership in Olimpia Milano,the team his father played for in Italy. By the time he was 21 yearsold, Kobe was an NBA superstar and an entrepreneur. With his wholelife ahead of him, this talented young man with the confident smile isenjoying every moment. ... Read more

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KOBE BRYANT
Chabon's narratives can sometimes go endlessly rambling along to the poient where meaning is completely lost! For instance on page 63 you will find a sentence with 124 words! (Yes, I counted). I also found the ending of the bood to be a bit abrupt, and I was left with alot of questions. What I did like the photo on the book, it was quite cool. And you should of put alot more stuff about his family and life.

KOBE BRYANT
This book was pretty good but there was one part in the book that you didn't put. You should of listed where he lived, how old he is, what his life was when he growing up, whats his mom's like and what his friends were like. ... 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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Kobe book
I really enjoyed this book - it is what I thought it would be.Arrived on time and as advertised.

Kobe Bryant
This book talks about Kobe's early life and his early career in the NBA. The author gives a taste of his early career struggles and his success too. Very easy read and highly recommend for someone that wants to know little something about Kobe Bryant.

kobe is a baby
i don't care if you like this review or not, but kobe should realize now what he had w/ shaq: the best player in the game, and now that it's his team they are not even going to make the playoffs- and kobe cares too much what the media says about him- blaming everyone else and telling on shaq and his "hush money" and karl malone "harassing" his wife-shut up kobe and just play your selfish game

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. ... Read more

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After only two years in the NBA, he's a megastar. This is the fast-breaking, photo-filled story of Slam-Dunk Champion Kobe Bryant, the phenomenal guard for the L.A. ... Read more

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cool to remember
it's really Cool remembering Greatness in it's early stages.Kobe Bryant has gotten better&better with each passing season&you are seeing a Guy that is truly gonna Leave His Mark on the Game before His Day is done.Kobe Bryant Is one of the Baddest Players in the League Today&The Guy is a Champion&He had a Dream at being the Best He could&the scary part we haven't even got to His Prime&Peak.Stay Tune for Number #8.

Simply the best!
This author(Wayne R. Coffey), really got to the point.This book told us about the "REAL KOBE BRYANT" and the "ON-THE-COURT KOBE BRYANT.If there is another Kobe Bryant book for kids,it is nothing likethis one!Thanks for reading my review on Wayne R. Coffey's biography on"KOBE BRYANT." ... Read more

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