The Most Interesting Facts About the Legendary Kobe Bryant

It Runs In The Family

Kobe's real middle name is "Bean," a play on his dad Joe's nickname. Most people think that's not actually his middle name, but it is. It's a nice shoutout to his father's high profile career.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.