The Most Interesting Facts About the Legendary Kobe Bryant

A First-Team Pick

Kobe is tied with Michael Jordan, Kevin Garnett, and Gary Payton for the most first-team selections of all time. Each player has nine under their belt. Kobe and Karl Malone also each have 11 All-NBA selections, the most of any other players.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.