Which athlete was an AC Milan fan?
Kobe Bryant, retired from the NBA after a career with the Los Angeles Lakers, was born on August 23, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and attended Lower Merion High School. Sportskeeda carried his words on AC Milan on July 21, 2013, and the club is listed as a fandom he held since childhood.
How does AC Milan fit with where Kobe Bryant came from?
It does not line up with his background in any obvious way. Nothing in his Philadelphia birthplace, his high school or his time with the Lakers connects him to Milan or to Serie A. Bryant's own words are the only link given, and he put the club's place in his life plainly: "Milan has always been my favourite team and it's always in my heart."
Questions people ask
Which athletes are AC Milan fans?
Kobe Bryant was the athlete on record as an AC Milan fan, in his own words to Sportskeeda in July 2013.
Which athletes grew up AC Milan fans?
Bryant's AC Milan fandom was listed as dating from childhood.
Where was Kobe Bryant born?
He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 23, 1978.