20 Amazing Kobe Bryant Facts You Should Know

Armani’s Advice Shaped Kobe’s Outlook On Life

Kobe spent his formative years in Italy and had respect for everything that was Italian – including the fashion masters that came out of Italy. When Kobe was just 21 years old, Giorgio Armani spoke to him and told him how he only started his company at the age of 40. This totally shook Kobe and woke him up, making him question what he was going to do for the rest of his life. 

Armani himself was always a hard working man who was in the Italian army and worked at a department store and as a designer on a freelance basis, before founding his company in 1975. Bryant owned many Armani suits that he wore and showed off, throughout his illustrious life. After Kobe Bryant retired from the NBA, he focused on business goals, diving into new ventures.