Quick Info
| Profession | Basketball Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 21/09/2003 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Birthplace | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
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Bio/Wiki
| NBA shooting guard drafted 15th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2023 NBA Draft. Named after Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'4" |
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| Weight | 195 lbs |
| Position | Shooting Guard |
Personal Life
| Coached by former NBA All-Star Juwan Howard at Michigan |
Family
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| Siblings | Isaiah |
Career
| High School | Grand Rapids Christian High School - Four-star prospect; Averaged 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists per game in junior season; Led team to 20-2 record |
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| College | University of Michigan - Played 2 seasons (2021-2023); All-Big Ten third team (media, 2023); Big Ten Freshman of the Week (2022); Helped reach NCAA Sweet 16 (2022) and NIT second round (2023); Recorded 96 assists (2.9 apg) in sophomore season; Left for early entry in 2023 NBA Draft on April 2, 2023 |
| Professional | Drafted 15th overall by Atlanta Hawks (2023 NBA Draft); Played for Atlanta Hawks; Traded to Brooklyn Nets; Currently plays for South Bay Lakers (NBA G League) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Left-handed guard | |
| 2. Gym rat, works out up to three times a day | |
| 3. Quiet and reserved personality, emerging leader | |
| 4. High basketball IQ and passion for the sport | |
| 5. Plays with physicality and aggression; invites contact and challenges opponents defensively | |
| 6. Combines good footwork and body control with strength and hangtime to score efficiently inside |