The Most Interesting Facts About the Legendary Kobe Bryant

A Soccer Star

While he lived in Italy, Kobe picked up soccer and quickly became a natural. He first played in casual pick-up games as a goalie and midfielder. When asked if his family had never moved back to the states, he said he'd probably have kept up soccer instead of playing basketball. "I loved basketball so much, but I also wanted to play for AC Milan."

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