The Most Interesting Facts About the Legendary Kobe Bryant

The Recruitment Process

During his senior year at Lower Merion, Bryant was a hot commodity among Duke, Michigan, North Carolina, and Villanova coaches. However, after an older senior Kevin Garnett had gone pro immediately after high school in 1995, Bryant considered bypassing college as well. Though no one pursued him harder than the Duke coach, Kobe ultimately decided to join the NBA.

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The More You Know

  • The Catholic Church considers the Theory of Evolution to be "virtually certain", and believes that intelligent design "isn't science even though it pretends to be."
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  • Dr. Seuss wrote "Green Eggs and Ham" on a bet.
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