Kobe was right, Philly wasn't his hometown

Philadelphia native Kobe Bryant grew up loving Mets: Lakers star's death has favorite player Darryl Strawberry heartbroken

Why isn't Kobe Bryant associated with Philadelphia even though he grew up there and his family is from there? Why can't he be associated with both LA and Philly? - Quora

I Didn't Prepare Like Kobe, but I Still Won, by Jermaine Hall

Kobe Bryant, Philly Guy - The New York Times

Kobe's battles with Sixers' Allen Iverson were as legendary as the two players

Kobe Bryant and Philly: From hero to traitor to beloved

How Kobe Bryant went from hero to traitor to beloved in his hometown Philadelphia

76ers end skid in Kobe's hometown finale

Bryant kicks off hoops goodbye tour in hometown of Philly

Kobe Bryant was something special right from the start – The Morning Call