Kobe Bryant fits the American dream perfectly because he has gone through everything not only as a player but as a human being too. With all of these things that he has been through, it has made him not only a better basketball player but a better human being in general. He played every role on the court from bench warmer to the number one star in the league. His prescence everywhere has made him one of the most influential players around and making him a perfect example of the American Dream.