1) Kobe Bryant is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers, known for his prolific scoring and championship success. 2) Some key details about Bryant include that he was born in 1978 in Philadelphia, attended Lower Merion High School, and was drafted 13th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in 1996 before being traded to the Lakers. 3) Bryant has won five NBA championships with the Lakers and has established himself as one of the greatest shooting guards in NBA history based on his scoring records, all-star selections, and awards like the NBA MVP in 2008.