Kobe Bryant is a legend. He’s third on the all-time scoring list, he holds an innumerable amount of Los Angeles Laker’s records. And it can even be argued, when talking about watch-ability and all around entertainment value, that Kobe has created an aura that hasn’t been seen since Michael Jordan. He will go down as one of the best guards to ever play the game, along with being considered one of the most competitive athletes in sports
However, Bryant’s tenacity, drive and passion stems from his hometown and where he first picked up a basketball.