The Origin Of His Name
While it has been debated for many years, Kobe confirmed in an interview in 1998 where his first name originated from. His parents were regular patrons at a Japanese restaurant called Kobe, which was named after Kobe beef. They loved it so much that they decided to name their son after it!
The Origin Of His Name
It Runs In The Family
Kobe’s father Joe, whose nickname was “Jellybean”, was an NBA star in his day, having been selected 14th overall in the 1st round of the 1975 NBA draft. He played on teams like the Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, and Houston Rockets. The father-son duo played one on one games but Kobe was only able to beat his father when he was 16 years old.
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It Runs In The Family
