The Most Interesting Facts About the Legendary Kobe Bryant

A High School Hero

Kobe was the first guard to ever be drafted into the NBA straight from high school. He was assigned to the Charlotte Hornets as the 13th pick in the first draft of 1996. He graduated from Lower Merion and then immediately entered the NBA. He was traded to the Lakers right after being drafted in a predetermined deal between the Hornets and LA.

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