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What position did Kobe Bryant play?
Kobe Bryant became one of the premier shooting guards in the league
Did Kobe Bryant win any NBA championships?
Kobe Bryant won five NBA championships.
Why did Kobe Bryant's teammate, Shaquille O'Neal, depart the Lakers?
Shqauille O'Neal made comments indicating that he felt the team's decisions were centered on a desire to appease Kobe Bryant, and O'Neal promptly demanded a trade
What years did Kobe Bryant win the five championships?
Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal led the Lakers to three consecutive NBA championships from 2000 to 2002. Bryant led the team to two consecutive championships in 2009 and 2010
Did Kobe Bryant win any other awards besides 5 NBA titles and the dunk competition as a rookie?
Kobe Bryant's four All-Star MVP Awards are tied with Bob Pettit for the most in NBA history.
Did Kobe Bryant get along with his team?
Many players have considered Kobe Bryant difficult to play with
Why did people think Kobe Bryant was difficult to play with?
Many players have considered Kobe Bryant difficult to play with because of his high level of commitment and performance.
What else was interesting about Kobe Bryant's temperament besides his difficulties with team mates?
Kobe Bryant's coach, Phil Jackson, noted that Kobe improved from being selfish to more of a team player that enjoyed team comaraderie on and off the court
What else was Kobe Bryant known for besides his difficulties playing and the difference in his stints with the Lakers?
In Kobe Bryant's earlier years with the Lakers, it was usually, Give me the damn ball. During the latter period, [Bryant] embraced the team and his teammates.
Did Kobe Bryant work to improve his shots?
Kobe Bryant was known for extensively practicing his shot and his relentless work ethic.

Question: What did his coach think of him?
Self-contained rewrite: What did Kobe Bryant's coach think of him?