Kobe Bryant Timeline

August 23, 1978: Born, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1984:
- Family moves to Rieti, Italy
1991:
- Moves back to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1996:
- Leads Lower Marion High to Pennsylvania State Championship
- Drafted by Charlotte Hornets
- 15 days after the draft he was traded to Los Angeles Lakers
- Second-youngest player to appear in an NBA game
1997:

Wins the NBA All-Star Weekend Slam Dunk Contest

1998:
- NBA Starter for the All-Star Game, Youngest ever to play in game
- Los Angeles Lakers swept by San Antonio Spurs in Western Conference semi-finals
- Runner up for NBA Sixth Man of the Year
1999:
- Los Angeles Lakers swept by San Antonio Spurs in Western Conference Finals
- Phil Jackson Named Head Coach of Los Angeles Lakers
2000:
- NBA Champion with the Los Angeles Lakers
- December - Named NBA Player of the Month
2001:
- Top Vote Getter for NBA All-Star Game

April 18, 2001: Kobe marries Vanessa Laine

- NBA Champion with Los Angeles Lakers
2002:
- NBA Champion with Los Angeles Lakers
2003:
- July 4, 2003: Arrested for sexual assault
- July 18, 2003: Felony Sexual Assault Charge Filed
2004:
- Charges of Sexual Assault Dropped
- Los Angeles Lakers lose to Detroit Pistons in NBA Finals
- Los Angeles Lakers don't re-sign Phil Jackson
- July 14th: Shaquille O'Neal Traded to Miami Heat

Kobe is NBA's Second Leading scorer with 27.6 Average

- Los Angeles Lakers miss the Playoffs
2005:
- Phil Jackson is hired as Head Coach
2006:
- Scores at least 45 points in four consecutive games
- Kobe wins NBA Scoring Title
- Los Angeles Lakers lose in first round of Playoffs to Phoenix Suns
- Announces a change from #8 Jersey to #24
- Scores 81 points against the Toronto Raptors
2007:
- 4 Straight games with 50 or more points
- Kobe wins Second NBA Scoring Title
- Los Angeles Lakers lose in first round of Playoffs to Phoenix Suns

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