A Legend Gone Too Soon

Story by Yahdir Smith Picture from google.com

APR. 29, 2020: Kobe Bryant is a well-respected man on and off the court. He is respected for his mannerisms, dedication, competitiveness, and intelligence. He was married to Vanessa Bryant and they had four children together (Gianna, Natalia, Bianka, and Capri). A lot of people don’t know that Bryant spoke seven different languages.

Kobe Bryant was born August 23, 1978. He was a professional NBA basketball player who entered the NBA right after high school. While in the NBA, he played the position of a shooting guard for the Los Angeles Laker for 20 years and then he retired. Kobe Bryant won five championships, was an 18-time All Star, a 15 time member of the All NBA Team, a 12-time member of the All Defensive Team, was named the 2008 MVP, and was a two-time NBA Finals MVP winner.

Kobe Bryant once said, “The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.” This is something Kobe Bryant did for his family, friends and fans that will keep his legacy alive following his death. He died along with his daughter, Gianna, and seven other passengers who sadly lost their lives in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020.

Yahdir Smith is a 5th grade scholar at Friendship Blow Pierce Academy