Kobe Bryant Inference Quiz

Which two statements support the inference that Kobe had other NBA player’s respect?

• “Washington Wizards player Gilbert Arenas once described Bryant as the NBA's top player..” (Paragraph 11)

  He said Bryant was a fierce competitor who was feared by other NBA players.” (Paragraph 11)

• However, the pair did not get along.

• “Bryant was just 17 years old at the time, so his parents had to sign his NBA contract because he wasn't a legal adult yet. ” (Paragraph 5) 

• Bryant was named the NBA's MVP in the 2007-2008 season. (Paragraph 12) 

Which statement supports the inference that Kobe was one of the best players in the NBA at a young age?

• “Bryant was just 17 years old at the time, so his parents had to sign his NBA contract because he wasn't a legal adult yet. ” (Paragraph 5) 

  “At the time, he was the youngest player ever to appear in an NBA game.(Paragraph 6)” 

• Bryant and Lakers player Shaquille O'Neal helped lead the Lakers to three back-to-back NBA championships in 2000, 2001 and 2002.(Paragraph 8)

• In 2014, the Lakers missed the playoffs for only the second time since Bryant joined the team.  (Paragraph 13) 

• However, the pair did not get along

Which statement support the idea that Kobe is much more than just a basketball player?

• In 2018, he won an Oscar along with director Glen Keane for the animated short film "Dear Basketball." (Paragraph 15)

• Bryant and Lakers player Shaquille O'Neal helped lead the Lakers to three back-to-back NBA championships in 2000, 2001 and 2002.(Paragraph 8)

• “Bryant was just 17 years old at the time, so his parents had to sign his NBA contract because he wasn't a legal adult yet. ” (Paragraph 5) 

• He said Bryant was a fierce competitor who was feared by other NBA players.” (Paragraph 11)

Which statement supports the inference that Kobe was known and loved by many?

• “The legendary basketball star Kobe Bryant died on January 26 at the age of 41.” (Paragraph 1) 

  “His death shocked Los Angeles and the sports world. .” (Paragraph 1)

• “At the time, he was the youngest player ever to appear in an NBA game.(Paragraph 6)” 

• In 2018, he won an Oscar along with director Glen Keane for the animated short film "Dear Basketball." (Paragraph 15)

• In 2014, the Lakers missed the playoffs for only the second time since Bryant joined the team.  (Paragraph 13) 

Which statement supports the inference that Kobe’s body started to deteriorate as a result of getting older.

• “Bryant was suffering from different injuries that later caused him to miss much of the 2013 and 2014 seasons.(Paragraph 13) 

  In 2014, the Lakers missed the playoffs for only the second time since Bryant joined the team.  (Paragraph 13)

• Bryant was named the NBA's MVP in the 2007-2008 season. (Paragraph 12) 

• He said Bryant was a fierce competitor who was feared by other NBA players.” (Paragraph 11)

• “His death shocked Los Angeles and the sports world. .” (Paragraph 1)