Things were looking up for Kobe Bryant at the beginning of this month. The lockout ended, the Lakers were looking to add Howard and Paul to their team which would have probably a sure fire road to another championship. But then things just started going down hill. The Chris Paul trade to the Lakers was overturned by David Stern, then Lamar Odom was traded to the Dallas Mavericks (we're all still trying to figure out for what), and now just 9 days before the Christmas and the Lakers' season opener it has been brought to the public's attention that Vanessa Bryant, Kobe's wife, has filed for divorce. Vanessa and Kobe has been married for for 10 years and have 2 lovely daughters together. Besides the rape chargers Kobe was facing years ago, the Bryants seemed like the perfect couple. Vanessa was at every home game cheering Kobe on, the girls always came on the floor to kiss and hug Kobe after every win, and in every photo opt they had they were always hugged up and seemed happy. Well everything that glitters is obviously not gold. Vanessa filed for divorce on December 1st and on December 7th Kobe signed the divorce papers. Vanessa was not required to sign a prenup before the two got married so in the state of California Vanessa is entitled to half of EVERYTHING and is reported that Kobe is worth approximately $200 million.
"The Bryants have resolved all issues incident to their divorce privately with the assistance of counsel and a Judgement dissolving their marital status will be entered in 2012. We ask that in the interest of our young children and in light of the upcoming holiday season the public respect our privacy during this most difficult time." - The Bryants' Publicist
Don't know what happened between the two but I wish them both the best hope things get handled in a civilized manner for the sake of their children. Stay tuned for information on what comes of the divorce.
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