Kobe Bryant was 18 when he played for the lakers
they both joined in the summer of 96
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1996
Kobe Bryant joined the NBA in 1996 as the third pick.
Kobe Bryant plays on the Los Angeles Lakers
In his rookie season, he didn't play a ton, but he wasn't ever a benchwarmer.
14,or 15, counting this year
Founded 1946 in the NBL (Joined NBA in 1948)Team HistoryDetroit Gems 1946-1947 Minneapolis Lakers 1947-1960 Los Angeles Lakers 1960-present
he was drafted by the lakers
Shaquille O'Neal was the center in the LA Lakers. With shaq and Kobe on their team, they won three championships in a row.
yes Kobe is famous and lakers rule!