Kobe Bryant: The black millionaire blueprint for success By Terry Shropshire | December 3, 2012 | 0 Bryant was drafted in 1996 by the Charlotte Hornets, then traded to the Lakers for center Vlade Divac. Bryant’s charisma and flashy talent led some to compare him with former NBA superstar Michael Jordan. Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Posted in Entertainment and tagged black millionaire, black millionaire blueprint, kobe, Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, Los Angeles Lakers, michael jordan, Phil Jackson, shaq, Shaquille O'Neal