Motin, Adam,

The legend of Kobe Bryant : basketball's modern superstar / [written by Adam Motin] - 108 pages, 4 unpagged pages of plates : illustrations, color photographs, color portraits ; 23 cm.

The legend begins -- What's in a name? -- Jellybean -- Parli Italiano, Kobe? -- A high school phenom -- The logo loved kobe -- Kobe Bryant, Charlotte Hornet? -- Dunks very much -- Love at first sight -- The dynamic duo -- Kobe and the Zen Master -- Title No. 1 -- Title No. 2 -- Threepeat -- Kobe and MJ -- of the Black Mamba. What might have been? -- 8/24 -- 81 points! -- USA! USA! -- Title No. 4 -- Most Valuable Player -- Title No. 5 -- A Fashion Icon -- Kobe got buckets -- All-Star Kobe -- Both ends of the court -- One last time -- It's all about the shoes -- Kobe was an inspiration -- The greatest Laker -- Mamba Academy -- Kobe wins an Oscar -- Kobe and Gigi -- The Hall of Fame.

"Kobe Bryant will forever be known as one of basketball's greatest superstars. Nicknamed "The Black Mamba," the Los Angeles Lakers legend left his mark on the game as a fierce competitor who lifted those around him and never settled for anything less than the best. The Legend of Kobe Bryant contains essential facts and stories all basketball fans should know, plus inspiring quotes and brilliant photos. Learn about Kobe's early days bursting onto the NBA scene, his five NBA championships with the Lakers, his unforgettable 60-point final game, and his desire to share basketball with everyone."--back cover.

ISBN: 9781629378510 (pbk.) 1629378518 (pbk.)

LCCN: bl2020008257

Subjects--Personal Names:
Bryant, Kobe, 1978-2020 --Juvenile literature.

Subjects--Corporate Names:
Los Angeles Lakers (Basketball team)--History--Juvenile literature.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Basketball players--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
African Americans--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Basketball players.
African Americans--Biography.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Biographies.

LC Class. No.: GV

Dewey Class. No.: 796.323092 B