KOBE BRYANT

The Laker's Kobe Bryant, at 18 years old, became the youngest superstar to win a Slam-Dunk contest. He played a great all-star game scoring over 30 points. At age 14 Kobe could dunk for the first time. At high school Kobe could barely touch the rim. Then one day Kobe could dunk like any other basketball player. Later on Kobe Bryant entered a dunk contest in South Carolina As he did his famous through the leg dunk the crowd went wild. Kobe has always dreamed ofwinning a dunk contest. Like Kobe says "Good things come to those who wait."

Weight: 200 lbs.

High School: Lower Merion, PA

Did not attend college / drafted from high school

By Carl Meek