Why was Kobe Bryant drafted 13th?

Notable undrafted players Ben Wallace, not selected in the draft, had a successful career including 4 All-Star selections, and became the first undrafted NBA player of the modern era to be elected to the Hall of Fame.

Was Kobe Number 13?

Bryant was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets with the 13th overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft and traded on draft night to the Los Angeles Lakers. The 18-time NBA All-Star spent his entire career with the Lakers and won five NBA Championships.

What pick in the draft was Kobe?

1996 (Round: 1 / Pick: 13)
Kobe Bryant/NBA drafts

How old was Kobe Bryant when he got drafted?

Ultimately, the 17-year-old Bryant made the decision to go directly into the NBA, becoming only the sixth player in NBA history to do so.

When did Kobe declare for the NBA draft?

Bryant opted to forgo college and declared himself eligible for the NBA draft when he graduated from high school. The Charlotte Hornets chose him with the 13th pick of the 1996 draft. He was traded to the Lakers shortly thereafter and became the second youngest NBA player in history when the 1996–97 season opened.

When did Curry get drafted?

2009 (Round: 1 / Pick: 7)
Stephen Curry/NBA drafts

What was the last team Kobe Bryant played for?

Kobe Bryant played for the Lakers from 1996-97 to 2015-16.

What did LeBron get drafted?

Draft selections

Why did Hornets trade Kobe?

I was shocked that he didn’t go there, to be honest.” Bryant, who was one of nine people killed in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020, harbored resentment toward the Hornets for moving him. In 2014, he tweeted that the Hornets traded him because “they had no use for me.”