Michael Jordan triggered "Black Mamba" mentality in Kobe Bryant with snide comment at '98 ASG
Curiously, it was in Bryant's first-ever All-Star Game that Jordan may have indirectly set Kobe on his "Black Mamba" path. LA Times reporter J.A. Adande shared the story of Jordan and Bryant at ...
Click2Houston4 年
Why Kobe Bryant gave himself the nickname ‘Black Mamba’
(CNN) – Kobe Bryant was on top of the world in 2003 ... and Girls Club to launch a youth basketball league, called the Mamba League, to give hundreds of kids free access to the sport.
Fadeaway World on MSN3 个月
Shaquille O'Neal Says He Argued Every Day With Kobe Bryant When He Became The 'Black Mamba'
The other guy [Kobe]? Everyday. Once he became that black Mamba, every day." Kobe Bryant came into the NBA fresh out of High ...
National Basketball Association4 年
For the Black Mamba
1 / 8Mamba Jersey 2020. The team honors Kobe in Game 4 on 8/24, with the return of the Kobe City Edition uniform. 1 / 8Mamba Jersey 2020. The team honors Kobe in Game 4 on 8/24, with the return of ...
Athlon Sports20 天
Caron Butler learned the hard way not to mess with the "Black Mamba" Kobe Bryant
great "Black Mamba," who scored 40 points on an efficient 14-of-23 shooting clip. Caron, a two-time All-Star who played with Kobe on the Lakers during the 2004-2005 season, felt he provoked Bean ...
Independent Online20 天
Understanding the black mamba: a dive into its naming and characteristics
Durban — Have you ever wondered why the black mamba is called the black mamba, especially since it does not appear black? African Snakebite Institute (ASI) CEO Johan Marais answers the question ...
Sportskeeda1 个月
Watch: LeBron James gives fans inside look at tattoo session with favorite LA-based ink expert
LeBron even gave fans a quick peak of his tattoo artist ... to the late Kobe Bryant. He has a tat of the phrase 'Mamba 4 life' which is written below an illustration of a black mamba snake coiled ...
Moviefone1 年
The Black Mamba
Nike's Black Mamba film, starring Kobe Bryant, made its debut at the NBA All Star Weekend. The almost six-minute film, directed by action director Robert Rodriguez and with cameos from Bruce ...
BBC3 个月
Farewell to the Mamba: Kobe Bryant
19,000 fans said farewell to the man they call ‘Mamba’ as he took to the court one last time. The game at one point looked like providing anything other than the perfect send-off - Kobe’s ...
Sports Illustrated1 年
All of Kobe Bryant's Nike Sneakers Releasing This Year
HYPEBEAST Lakers fans were displeased when they first saw unofficial pictures of the Nike Kobe 5 Protro "Year of the Mamba" colorway. The silhouette sports a black and purple upper with a gold ...
Independent Online22 天
Sunbathing black mamba no match for snake rescuer
Durban — A Durban snake rescuer was called out to rescue a black mamba wanting to escape from this week’s wind. Nick Evans said that on Thursday he was called to a home where he regularly ...
National Basketball Association4 年
Lakers Present Kobe Bryant with Retirement Ring
1 / 10Before the final game of his career, the Lakers organization presented Kobe and Vanessa Bryant with commemorative retirement rings celebrating the Mamba's illustrious career. The ring was ...