On This Day In NMA History : August 23 - Kobe Bryant is Born

Kobe Bryant was born on this date in 1978 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Bryant, who was an 18-time All-Star, a 15-time

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All-NBA talent, and a 5-time NBA Champion were just a few of

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the many accolades he received over his 20-year playing life.

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