Kobe Bryant Kobe Bryant (Kobe Bryant) is one of the most versatile players, both a prolific point guard, but also has the ability to play the small forward position, or a great defender. Born on August 23, 1978 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of former NBA basketball player Joe Bryant, Kobe has played for the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers since 1996 and has won the "NBA Most Valuable Player Award", two "NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Awards" and the "NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award". "In March 2014, Kobe said in an interview that he would be playing with the Lakers. In March 2014, Kobe said in an interview that he would announce his retirement at the end of his two-year contract with the Lakers (in 2016). The Lakers will announce their retirement at the end of their two-year contract (2016);