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Showboat
The Life of Kobe Bryant
Book • 2016
In 'Showboat: The Life of Kobe Bryant', Roland Lazenby provides a comprehensive and detailed portrait of Kobe Bryant.
The book covers Bryant's life from his ancestral influences and childhood, where he was exposed to basketball through his father Joe Bryant, to his illustrious career with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Lazenby uses extensive research and numerous interviews to reveal the complexities of Bryant's public image, his personal life, and his relationships on and off the court.
The biography is praised for its thoroughness and engaging writing, making it an essential read for basketball fans and those interested in sports biographies.
The book covers Bryant's life from his ancestral influences and childhood, where he was exposed to basketball through his father Joe Bryant, to his illustrious career with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Lazenby uses extensive research and numerous interviews to reveal the complexities of Bryant's public image, his personal life, and his relationships on and off the court.
The biography is praised for its thoroughness and engaging writing, making it an essential read for basketball fans and those interested in sports biographies.
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