Kobe at 17. He’d win the slam dunk contest next year in 97 at the age of 18 (his birthday is in August).
And props to Laker legend Jerry West for trading a good player in Vlade Divac at the height of his career for a 17 year old who would turn into possibly the greatest Laker of all.
blackmamba182
I have that same jersey
brownmansburdencom
Something about the late 90s just felt so peaceful
UncleNvte
Wow, I’ve honestly never seen this photo before! Thanks for sharing!
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Kobe at 17. He’d win the slam dunk contest next year in 97 at the age of 18 (his birthday is in August).
And props to Laker legend Jerry West for trading a good player in Vlade Divac at the height of his career for a 17 year old who would turn into possibly the greatest Laker of all.
I have that same jersey
Something about the late 90s just felt so peaceful
Wow, I’ve honestly never seen this photo before! Thanks for sharing!