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Kobe Bryant looks 10 years ahead into his future during a 2011 interview. Kobe would not make it to 2021. Make sure to check out the full interview below for more.
Full interview from Taja Vivens: youtu.be/GyEHlormtyw
Excerpt from '“Damian Lillard Is the Real Deal”: When Kobe Bryant Crowned ‘Dame Time’ an All-Star in his Sophomore Season' article by Adit Pujari:
In the later years of his career, Kobe Bryant turned into a mentor for many young players. He regularly interacted with upcoming stars. From Stephen Curry to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mamba recognized talented youngsters and took them under his wing. One of those players was Damian Lillard who impressed Kobe with his rookie season performance. The Lakers legend then claimed that Damian was the real deal and an All-Star caliber player.
True to Kobe’s prediction, Dame has turned out to be a sensational player. A 6-time All-Star, the Portland Trail Blazers star is one of the most lethal guards in the league.
That being said, Lillard’s rookie season was special, and that is why Mamba was so convinced of his future.
Full article: thesportsrush.com/nba-news-damian-lillard-is-the-real-deal-when-kobe-bryant-crowned-dame-time-an-all-star-in-his-sophomore-season
Kobe Bryant looks 10 years ahead into his future during a 2011 interview. Kobe would not make it to 2021. Make sure to check out the full interview below for more.
Full interview from Taja Vivens: youtu.be/GyEHlormtyw
Excerpt from '“Damian Lillard Is the Real Deal”: When Kobe Bryant Crowned ‘Dame Time’ an All-Star in his Sophomore Season' article by Adit Pujari:
In the later years of his career, Kobe Bryant turned into a mentor for many young players. He regularly interacted with upcoming stars. From Stephen Curry to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mamba recognized talented youngsters and took them under his wing. One of those players was Damian Lillard who impressed Kobe with his rookie season performance. The Lakers legend then claimed that Damian was the real deal and an All-Star caliber player.
True to Kobe’s prediction, Dame has turned out to be a sensational player. A 6-time All-Star, the Portland Trail Blazers star is one of the most lethal guards in the league.
That being said, Lillard’s rookie season was special, and that is why Mamba was so convinced of his future.
Full article: thesportsrush.com/nba-news-damian-lillard-is-the-real-deal-when-kobe-bryant-crowned-dame-time-an-all-star-in-his-sophomore-season
