Kobe Bryant may have made his name in the US but some of his most formative years were spent in Italy. It’s where he watched his father Joe play in the country’s basketball league and where he ...

Kobe Bryant spoke fluent Italian, and often said it would be a “dream” to play in the country. “Italy is my home. It's where my dream of playing in the NBA started.

Kobe Bryant spoke fluent Italian and often said it would be a "dream" to play in the country. Editor's Picks. Kobe, daughter Gianna die in helicopter crash. 5y.

In this Sept. 28, 2011, file photo, U.S. basketball star Kobe Bryant plays with a ball during a sponsor's appearance in Milan, Italy. In Europe where Bryant grew up, the retired NBA star is being ...

Italy, where Kobe Bryant grew up, will mourn the basketball player’s death for a full week. Every professional team in all levels of basketball will pay homage to Kobe with a moment of silence ...

Remembering NBA legend Kobe Bryant 05:24. NBA legend Kobe Bryant will be mourned for an entire week in Italy, the country where he spent a significant part of his childhood. The Italian Basketball ...

Kobe Bryant may have made his name in the US but some of his most formative years were spent in Italy. Italy remembers NBA legend Kobe Bryant 'as a son, not as a star.' 24/7 Live Philadelphia ...

Kobe Bryant will be honored for the next week at basketball games throughout Italy, where the late Lakers icon spent much of his childhood. The Italian Basketball Federation announced that a moment… ...

Kobe Bryant may have made his name in the US but some of his most formative years were spent in Italy. It’s where he watched his father Joe play in the country’s basketball league and where he ...

Kobe Bryant spoke fluent Italian and often said it would be a "dream" to play in the country. Editor's Picks. Kobe, daughter Gianna die in helicopter crash. 5y.

Italy, where Kobe Bryant grew up, will mourn the basketball player’s death for a full week. Every professional team in all levels of basketball will pay homage to Kobe with a moment of silence ...