His first jersey number in the NBA was 8, chosen as a tribute to Mike d'Antoni, one of his childhood idols in Italy. In 2007, he was involved in a controversy about his swinging his arms unnaturally during his shooting motion to strike Manu Ginobili and Marko Jaric. He responded to this criticism by beginning a streak of four consecutive 50 point games including a 65 point outburst against the Portland Trail Blazers. Some other notable career highlights include an 81 point game against the Toronto Raptors in 2006, and three consecutive championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. FTP, name this basketball player best known as one of the best scorers and shooters in the NBA.
His first jersey number in the NBA was 8, chosen as a tribute to Mike d'Antoni, one of his childhood idols in Italy. In 2007, he was involved in a controversy about his swinging his arms unnaturally during his shooting motion to strike Manu Ginobili and Marko Jaric. He responded to this criticism by beginning a streak of four consecutive 50 point games including a 65 point outburst against the Portland Trail Blazers. Some other notable career highlights include an 81 point game against the Toronto Raptors in 2006, and three consecutive championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. FTP, name this basketball player best known as one of the best scorers and shooters in the NBA.
His first jersey number in the NBA was 8, chosen as a tribute to Mike d'Antoni, one of his childhood idols in Italy.
{Kobe} {Bryant} (either is acceptable)