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Kobe Bryant was born on August 23, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, a former NBA player, and Pamela Cox Bryant. Raised in a basketball family, Kobe was surrounded by the sport from an early age. However, his early life wasn’t entirely spent in the United States. When Kobe was just six years old, his family moved to Italy because his father had signed a contract to play basketball in the Italian league.

Stephen Curry was born on March 14, 1988, in Akron, Ohio. His full name is Wardell Stephen Curry II. His father, Dell Curry, was a former NBA player, which meant Stephen grew up surrounded by the sport. However, despite having basketball in his blood, Stephen’s path to the NBA wasn’t an easy one.

Tim Duncan was born on April 25, 1976, in Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. His full name is Timothy Theodore Duncan, and he grew up in the U.S. Virgin Islands with his parents, William and Ione Duncan, and his two siblings. Duncan’s upbringing in the Caribbean played a significant role in shaping the person and athlete he would become.

LeBron Raymone James was born in Akron, Ohio, a city known for its industrial history and working-class roots. He grew up in humble beginnings, raised by his mother, Gloria James, who had him at the young age of 16. LeBron’s father, Anthony McClelland, was not involved in his life, leaving Gloria to raise him as a single parent.

Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York. He was the fourth of five children in the Jordan family. His father, James Jordan Sr., worked as a maintenance worker, and his mother, Deloris Jordan, was a bank teller. The family moved to Wilmington, North Carolina, when Jordan was still young, and it was there that Michael grew up and began to develop his love for basketball.

Kevin Wayne Durant is an American professional basketball player widely regarded as one of the best players in the world. Known for his scoring ability, versatility, and size, Durant has made a lasting impact on the NBA, winning multiple championships and earning numerous accolades along the way.