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Kobe Bryant Ranks Fifth In Poll For Most Popular Athlete In America

Corey Hansford
Published: 07/17/2014
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A recent Harris poll was conducted for who the most popular male athlete was in America. As is to be expected, Kobe Bryant was near the top of the poll.

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The poll was topped, for the first time in his career, by LeBron James, who surpassed Michael Jordan who was the most popular athlete in last year’s poll. Bryant, according to ESPN, was tied for fifth:

Rounding out the top 5 is retiring New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning and in a tie for fifth is Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant and NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Much like James, who has regained his popularity since the infamous ‘Decision,’ Bryant has taken a long road towards the popularity he now enjoys in the latter stages of his career. Even more impressive is that Bryant has maintained this standing despite playing in only six games last season.

Bryant’s popularity, however, extends far beyond America. Bryant is one of the most recognizable athletes around the world and constantly attracts massive crowds of screaming fans wherever he goes.

As his career winds down, Bryant’s ability to remain popular among this new generation of athletes is amazing. It wouldn’t be surprising to see him maintain a run after retirement much like Michael Jordan has.
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ByCorey Hansford
Corey Hansford is the Senior Editor for Lakers Nation, as well as a contributor for Dodger Blue, Rams News Wire, and Raiders News Wire. He is a passionate follower of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chelsea FC, and the UFC. He can usually be seen arguing the merits of Kobe Bryant or cursing the decisions of Jerry Jones. He is also a former producer and associate producer for Sirius XM Sports Radio on both the Fantasy Sports Channel and College Sports Nation. Proud graduate of Long Beach Poly High School and The Real HU, Howard University, with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Follow him on all social media outlets at @TheeCoreyH.
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