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e “I don ’ t want to be the next Michael Jordan, I only want to be Kobe Bryant. ” Introduction Designation : Kobe Bean Bryant Cocks "Bryant," from the name of an Italian style steak, at 420 lire (in local as a relatively premium prices). birthday : August 23, 1978 Height : meters weight : Bryant's 30-centimeter-long Achilles tendon, Michael. Jordan cm. His 14-year-old vertical jump from the ground to reach 135 cm. Early NBA Career 1996 Draft Even before he was chosen as the 13th draft pick overall by the Charlotte s in 1996, the 17-year-old Bryant had made a lasting impression on then-Lakers general manager Jerry West, who immediately foresaw the potential in Bryant's basketball talent during pre-draft workouts. West stated that Bryant's workout was one of the best he had ever witnessed. West continued his quest to return the Lakers to championship status and startled spectators by offering and completing the trade for starting center Vlade Divac to the s for Bryant . During his first season with the Lakers, he mostly came off the bench behind guards Eddie Jones and Nick Van Exel . Bryant played limited minutes initially but this changed as the season continued. He earned himself a reputation as a high-flyer and a fan-favorite by winning the 1997 Slam Dunk Contest. Growing Pains Growing Pains ? In Bryant's second season (1997-98), he received more playing time and began showing more of his abilities as a talented young guard. He was the runner-up for the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year Award, and through fan voting, he also became the youngest NBA All- Star starter. However, Bryant's fortunes would soon change when Phil Jackson became coach for the Los Angeles Lakers. After years of steady improvement, Bryant had e one of the premier shooting guards in the league, a fact that was evidenced by his annual presence in the league's All- NBA, All-Star, and All-Defensive team