On the Court with Kobe Bryant

by Matt Christopher and Glenn Stout

Book Overview

The #1 sports series for kids takes readers on the court and behind the scenes with beloved NBA icon Kobe Bryant in this inspiring biography.
The son of Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former NBA player and star of various European teams, Kobe spent his childhood watching professional basketball. From the moment he could pick up a ball, he was learning to dribble and shoot. His basketball education was unique--a combination of lessons on basic...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316137324
• ISBN13: 9780316137324
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 4.9" x 7.9"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

It was good but could be better

Shining Star On the court with Kobe Bryant by: Matt Christopher. Its s a young star named Kobe Bryant, that lived in Los Angeles CA. He lived with is father Joe (Jellybean) Bryant. They both loved basketball, Joe played in the NBA and played for the Knicks. Joe taught Kobe a lot of it. When Kobe went to High School, he played basketball too. He went to Lower Marion High. He had good grades all year round, that's why he got drafted out of high school for the NBA. Kobe was drafted in 1997 to the Phoenix Suns and the LA. Lakers traded a 1-2 draft picks for him. In 1997 he won rookie of the year award in 1999 he won the slam dunk contest. 2000-2003 they won the finals in a row. They have the most finals won in the entire NBA. By: Ryan R

Great book!

On the Court with Kobe Bryant is definetly the best book I have ever read. It gives a complete biography about Kobe`s whole life. It also includes many picture pages of Kobe inside. You should buy this book and you will be happy!

Bio of Kobe Bryant

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. bY:cHrIs

very much on point

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.