Kobe Bryant was one of the most electrifying players in NBA history. He won five championships and made eighteen All-Star appearances in his twenty seasons with the Lakers. But as astonishing as Kobe’s on-court feats were, they only tell part of his story. The Rise traces Kobe’s incredible journey from preteen phenom to global icon, exploring the twists and turns of his career while offering insights into what drove him to become one of the greatest athletes ever. It also paints a vivid portrait of life inside the storied Los Angeles Lakers organization during two decades dominated by Jerry Buss and Phil Jackson, giving readers an all-access pass to oneof professional sports’ most fascinating dynasties.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for people who are interested in sports, and would like to know more about Kobe Bryant’s career.
Pros :
- The book is a great resource for understanding Kobe Bryant the person and player.
- It offers readers an all access pass to one of professional sports most fascinating dynasties.
- The author does a great job balance telling Kobe’s story while also giving insights into what drove him to become one of the greatest athletes ever.
Cons :
- The author spends too much time discussing Kobe’s childhood and personal life
- The book is poorly written and amateurishly edited
- It focuses more on the Lakers than on Kobe himself
Learn more about the author
Mike Sielski is a sports columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer. He has also written for the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Businessweek, and other publications. A graduate of Wesleyan University and Columbia’s journalism school, he lives in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The Rise tells Kobe Bryant’s amazing story from his preteen phenom days to global icon status while exploring the twists and turns of his career. It also offers insights into what drove him to become one of the greatest athletes ever as well as paints a vivid portrait of life inside the storied Los Angeles Lakers organization during two decades dominated by Jerry Buss and Phil Jackson.
Reader Reviews
“Kobe was one of the most electrifying players in NBA history. He won five championships and made eighteen All-Star appearances in his twenty seasons with the Lakers.”
“A great read for any basketball fan. Sielski does a terrific job of weaving together the on-court and off-court stories of Kobe’s career to create a complete picture. There is no shortage of interesting stories or perspectives in this book, making it enjoyable from start to finish.”
“Kobe was one of the most electrifying players in NBA history and this book tells his story. If you’re a Lakers fan, or just interested in basketball in general, then I highly recommend reading it.”
“I was a Lakers fan back when Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar were still playing, so I was interested to read this book about Kobe Bryant. Sielski does a great job of telling the story of Kobe’s career, as well as providing interesting insights into what made him such an amazing player. If you’re a basketball fan, or just want to learn more about one of the greatest athletes ever, then I highly recommend reading this book.”
