"HaveyoueverseenLosAngelesatfourinthemorning?"Thelinespreadnotbecauseitisromanti
Inthesummerof1996,a17-year-oldfromPhiladelphiawhohadgrownupinItalyenteredthedraf
In 2009-10, the Lakers beat the Celtics 4-3 in the Finals. Kobe Bryant scored 23 in Game 7 to avenge Boston and won his 5th title and 2nd Finals MVP.
Kobe Bryant was defined by the "Mamba Mentality" — relentless, ultra-competitive, and never afraid to take the big shot. He turned pressure into fuel.