On the Court with Kobe Bryant

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Summary: A superb juvenile biography of Laker star Kobe Bryant
Review: First off, you have to love any juvenile book, even a biography of Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant, that uses the word "exponentially." Obviously there is no dumbing down the writing by Glenn Stout. But apart from the style "On the Court with . . . Kobe Bryant" has a substantive point to make. When Bryant finished his senior season of basketball in high school he had to make a decision about going to college or trying to jump right to the NBA. Stout does a solid job of explaining both sides of the controversy, but he has also set up the decision in terms of Bryant's life. The first part of the book talks about the important of Bryant's father, a former NBA player, who gave his son not only some nice basketball genes but also taught him about the game. Stout emphasizes that Bryant's understanding of the game and his work ethic were as important as his physical skills in preparing him for the NBA. Also, when their son was suddenly a teenage millionaire in the pros, the Bryant family moved to L.A. to provide a support system that a lot of other phenoms never had and certainly could have used. Hopefully any young player who wants to grow up to be like Kobe will understand the lessons embedded in this biography, because, as Charles Barkley and many others have repeated noted, most of the kids in the NBA today simply do not know how to play the game. Bryant is an exception to the rule and this book clearly explains why. I also like the fact that most of the book is not about Kobe Bryant in the NBA, but pays as much attention to his high school career and to the time he spent living in Italy. Young readers will not just read about what Bryant has done but will understand the hows and whys of his success. This book includes 10 black & white photographs from Bryant's career, along with his NBA statistics through the Lakers's first championship in 2000 and a short list of career highlights. The cover of this book proclaims it to be "The #1 Sports Series for Kids." Well, if the other titles are as good as this one, then it deserves to be.

Rating:
Summary: A superb juvenile biography of Laker star Kobe Bryant
Review: First off, you have to love any juvenile book, even a biography of Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant, that uses the word "exponentially." Obviously there is no dumbing down the writing by Glenn Stout. But apart from the style "On the Court with . . . Kobe Bryant" has a substantive point to make. When Bryant finished his senior season of basketball in high school he had to make a decision about going to college or trying to jump right to the NBA. Stout does a solid job of explaining both sides of the controversy, but he has also set up the decision in terms of Bryant's life. The first part of the book talks about the important of Bryant's father, a former NBA player, who gave his son not only some nice basketball genes but also taught him about the game. Stout emphasizes that Bryant's understanding of the game and his work ethic were as important as his physical skills in preparing him for the NBA. Also, when their son was suddenly a teenage millionaire in the pros, the Bryant family moved to L.A. to provide a support system that a lot of other phenoms never had and certainly could have used. Hopefully any young player who wants to grow up to be like Kobe will understand the lessons embedded in this biography, because, as Charles Barkley and many others have repeated noted, most of the kids in the NBA today simply do not know how to play the game. Bryant is an exception to the rule and this book clearly explains why. I also like the fact that most of the book is not about Kobe Bryant in the NBA, but pays as much attention to his high school career and to the time he spent living in Italy. Young readers will not just read about what Bryant has done but will understand the hows and whys of his success. This book includes 10 black & white photographs from Bryant's career, along with his NBA statistics through the Lakers's first championship in 2000 and a short list of career highlights. The cover of this book proclaims it to be "The #1 Sports Series for Kids." Well, if the other titles are as good as this one, then it deserves to be.

Rating:
Summary: very much on point
Review: Kobe Bryant is gonna be Scary in 5 years is what I tell everybody who I talk to about Basketball.right now along with Shaq&the Rest of the Lakers they are on the Verge of a serious Dynasty run.this Book shows the start of how Kobe Bryant has been making choices&the way He has picked the path for his destiny.He has overcome alot already more than most folks truly give Him Credit for.i enjoyed the way this book out-lined everything He is About thus far&the road that has lead Him to the Player He has become.

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Summary: Bio of Kobe Bryant
Review: Kobe Bryant maybe one of the youngest basketball players in the NBA. He is the son of Joe"Jeallybean" Bryant, a basketball player and star of various European teams. Kobe's childhood watching professional basketball games made him pick up a basketball for the first time. He was learning how to shoot and dribble. His basketball education was a unique combination of lessons on basic fundamentals, one-on-one game against his dad, and keen observation and analysis of the world's best players. Kobe learned his lesson well, and at age 18 he was given the chance to prove it. He was drafted into the NBA when he was fresh out of high school. Kobe showed that he had the talent and the heart to make it in the pros. From one out of five, I rate this book a five because it made me want to play basketball.

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