The Most Interesting Facts About the Legendary Kobe Bryant

An Olympian

Kobe won two gold medals for the U.S. Olympic National team in the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics. He also helped bring the Redeem Team to a first-place win at the Beijing games. He even put off a hand surgery to play because he was so dedicated to the event.

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