Born in Philadelphia in 1978, Bryant started basketball at age three. Led Lower Merion High School to 77-13 record and multiple national awards. Selected 13th overall in 1996 NBA Draft by Charlotte Hornets
Michael Jordan leads with six NBA championships and exceptional athleticism. Magic Johnson excels with his passing abilities and unique strategy. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's hook shot and dedication to the sport are legendary. Larry Bird is known for his exceptional three-point shooting. Hakeem Olajuwon's perimeter shooting and dunking skills are legendary
Published by Macmillian Publishers in October 2018. Written by Bryant's former teammate Pau Gasol. Features photography by Andrew D. Bernstein
Selected 13th overall by Charlotte Hornets in 1996, traded to Lakers. Led Lakers to three consecutive championships from 2000 to 2002. Became cornerstone of Lakers after O'Neal's departure in 2003
Born in Philadelphia in 1978 to NBA player Joe Bryant. Started basketball at age three, moved to Italy at age six. Led Lower Merion High School to 77-13 record and multiple national awards. Drafted 13th overall by Charlotte Hornets in 1996
IQ 114 falls between 110 and 119, indicating High Average IQ level. Intelligence is defined as ability to acquire and apply knowledge. IQ tests measure various abilities beyond just scores