Kobe Bryant Poetry

Kobe Bryant was an American basketball player who spent his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. His poem, ‘Dear Basketball,’ was penned in honor of his time with the sport. It celebrated and announced his retirement. Bryant was a well-loved player and his poem has touched many who respect the sport.

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Dear Basketball

‘Dear Basketball’ by Kobe Bryant depicts the poet’s love for the sport. He expresses his appreciation for basketball and how it made him into the person he became.

This is the only known poem written by Kobe Bryant and is a good representation of his love for basketball, the sport for which he's incredibly famous. He wrote the poem to say goodbye and thank you for the sport.

From the moment

I started rolling my dad’s tube socks

And shooting imaginary

Game-winning shots

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