Who is Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bean Bryant is an American All-Star shooting guard who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. Bryant enjoyed a successful high school basketball career and made instant headlines when he decided to go directly into the NBA upon graduation. Bryant and then-teammate Shaquille O'Neal led the Lakers to three consecutive NBA championships from 2000 to 2002. After O'Neal's departure following the 2003-04 season, Bryant became the cornerstone of the Lakers franchise. He led the NBA in scoring during the 2005-06 and 2006-07 seasons.