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Kobe

Kobe Bryant

Evidence and Elaboration 2

Reason 1

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Evidence and Elaboration 1

-Kobe Bryant is the holder of over 30 NBA records and many more Lakers team records.

Reason 3

Kobe Bryant is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

-Records are very clear and indisputable proof and evidence of being the best in at least that certain area of a sport.

Evidence: “This is the sort of work fans of every team want to see their star players doing away from the game, using their considerable resources and influence to improve the lives of others who are maybe not as fortunate”.

Elaboration: Kobe Bryant in addition to helping multiple homeless organizations and shelters also grants wishes through the Make a Wish foundation, plus many other organizations.

Elaboration: Society values the contributions made by Kobe and his family because it helps people in need, which may make those who utilize his help feel recognized and grateful, because people in these type of condition that he helps may feel invisible and expendable.

Kobe Bryant has become the prime example of hard work.

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Reason 2

Kobe Bryant has made an everlasting impression on the world by supporting and starting several charities and foundations for various causes.

Evidence and Elaboration 2

Evidence: "The Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of youth and families in need, both domestically and globally."

Elaboration: This suggests that Bryant has empathy for the families who are not as well off as himself; this shows immense morals and respect for others.

Elaboration: Through this effort he helps young people stay active through various activities that he promotes, along with monetary support to those in need.

Conclusion

Claim/Counter- Claim

Kobe Bryant has always succeeded no matter the boundaries, but he has done it through hard work. Additionally, he has no problem donating his time or money to an organization in need.

Claim: Kobe Bryant deserves to be memorialized because he continuously contributes to charities, works hard no matter the goal, and is considered one of the best basketball players in NBA history.

Counter-Claim: Bryant has been charged with rape allegations that definitely shadows his great achievements .

Works Cited

  • Bryant, Kobe. "About - Kobe & Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation."

Kobe & Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation. Kobe Bryant, n.d. Web. 06 Dec. 2016.

  • Make-A-Wish. Make-A-Wish:To Meet Kobe Bryant.

Digital image. NBA.com. Los Angles Lakers, 15 Feb. 2015. Web. 2 Dec. 2016.

  • Smith, Sekou.
  • "Kobe Bryant’s Inspiring Work With The Homeless In Los Angeles « NBA.com | Hang Time Blog." NBAcom Hang Time Blog. NBA, 12 Sept. 2012. Web. 02 Dec. 2016.
  • Manfred, Tony. "16 Examples Of Kobe Bryant's Insane Work Ethic." Business Insider. Business Insider, 22 Feb. 2013. Web. 06 Dec. 2016.
  • @ballislife. "Storytime: Team USA Trainer Tells a Story about Kobe’s Insane Work Ethic." Storytime: Team USA Trainer Tells a Story about Kobe’s Insane Work Ethic. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Dec. 2016.
  • "7 NBA Superstars Talk About What It Was Like To Play Against Kobe Bryant." 7 NBA Superstars Talk About What It Was Like To P... N.p., 08 Apr. 2016. Web. 06 Dec. 2016.

Evidence and Elaboration 1

Evidence and Elaboration 2

- “He is the smartest player I have ever played against."- Tim Duncan former NBA superstar

Biography

Evidence and Elaboration 1

-Practiced at 5 a.m. before school started.

-For a professional athlete to give that kind of compliment Kobe must be truly great.

-2008 Olympics, USA Men's Basketball

Kobe Bryant is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He holds many NBA records, and has made a great impact on society. When he started playing in the NBA at the young age of 17, people saw him as another kid with a dream. 20 years later, he has become the mentor and inspiration for all basketball players who have a dream. Now retired, he has started multiple charities and has donated to and supported several causes. His legendary work ethic has not faded, considering he still trains with some of the best NBA players in today’s game.

-Remembrance of his undying motivation inspires others.

-His unstoppable drive to always get better is inspirational.

-Very few people would ever work that hard over a long period of time.

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