Pivot Points: Love Him or Hate Him, Kobe Bryant Stands Alone

There have been many tales written about the life and times of Kobe Bryant. His story has been dissected and debated, with fierce loyalists lining up on both sides.

This is not a definitive story of Bryant, but a different perspective on how we form our opinions and the conclusions we garner from them.

Understanding Kobe offers a glimpse into the window of society as a whole and helps answer the question of how an American born star can be more famous internationally than in his own country.

Americans love to root for the underdog. It is something that has been ingrained in us since the beginning of time.

We love the story of a person picking themselves up from the dirt and achieving feats that are unfathoma...

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