Kobe By noahhilarides Aug 23, 1978 Birth place Kobe was born in Philadelphia. Link text Jul 1, 1996 Drafted He was drafted to the Hornets and then traded to the Lakers. Link Text Jul 24, 1996 Signed with the Lakers Kobe signed with the Lakers Link Text Feb 23, 1997 Dunk Contest Kobe won the dunk contest Link text Sep 14, 1998 Shoes Kobe got his first shoe Link text Jun 7, 2000 1st Championship Kobe got his first ring. Link text Jun 8, 2001 2nd Championship Kobe won his 2nd championship Link text Jun 6, 2002 3rd Championship Kobe Won his 3rd Championship and had a 3peat. Link text Apr 14, 2008 MVP Kobe won MVP link text Jun 7, 2009 4th Championship Kobe won his 4th championship Link text Jun 8, 2010 5th Championship Kobe won his 5th championship Link text Apr 13, 2016 Last Game Kobe played his last game of his career Link text