Best of Kobe Bryant: Episode II Kobe Factory 2024-08-25 | The 2nd episode in the “Best of Kobe Bryant” series. A compilation of rare interviews & moments in Kobe’s life. Happy Kobe day!Best of Kobe Bryant: Episode Iyoutu.be/PwK4GfGldcU
When Gianna Made Kobe a Proud Father Kobe Factory 2024-08-09 | Kobe recalls the first time watching his daughter Gianna play in a game, and she did something that made him proud. CreditsSong: In The End - from CapCutInterview: youtu.be/d06HprWfLxE?si=ZUTZM-H9INp9cn7P
Mamba Time Capsule Ep. 1 Kobe Factory 2024-07-20 | Travel back in time to December 29, 2009, when Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers faced the Golden State Warriors. Experience this day through the eyes of these NBA fans.Clips are from these YouTube channels below:youtube.com/@24CAIN?si=2mf8mRuLqkcNYnosyoutube.com/@mkt594?si=8qpTqM8n8NDtLKC3youtube.com/@deck2c?si=HmYLD4Tjo6vhmUxcyoutube.com/@MegaEm14?si=OHxuF1CB5Us4MLFqyoutube.com/@GaeLQQ?si=bNbxJ9j3P2CaObKv
We Do Not Have Time to Spare Kobe Factory 2024-07-18 | Kobe Bryant speaks a motivational message for us all to hear. Life goes by way too fast, and we must do what we love to do on a daily basis. This is from January 18, 2019.Full interview: youtu.be/gvFSMdht2Dg?si=f-1VtQGWbPNyUD4g
The Responsibility of a Leader Kobe Factory 2024-07-18 | Kobe Bryant details one of the responsibilities of being a leader, and how he struggled with trusting his teammates during his NBA career. This is from January 18, 2019.Full interview: youtu.be/gvFSMdht2Dg?si=f-1VtQGWbPNyUD4g
The Universal Language That Is Basketball Kobe Factory 2024-07-18 | Kobe Bryant recalls when he first moved to Italy, he didn’t speak one word of Italian, but through basketball he was able to connect with others. This is from January 18, 2019.Full interview: youtu.be/gvFSMdht2Dg?si=f-1VtQGWbPNyUD4g
Kobe Bryant’s Advice for Entrepreneurs Kobe Factory 2024-07-18 | Kobe Bryant provides advice for entrepreneurs, and gives insight to how his basketball career went to another level, and that it’s also one of the same reasons he loves entrepreneurship. This is from January 18, 2019.Full interview: youtu.be/gvFSMdht2Dg?si=f-1VtQGWbPNyUD4g
From NBA Superstar to Entrepreneur & Investor: Kobe Bryant Explains the Process Kobe Factory 2024-07-18 | Kobe Bryant explains how he adjusted from being an NBA superstar to an entrepreneur, investor, storyteller, etc. He continues to have the same attention to detail as he had during his playing days. This is from January 18, 2019.Full interview: youtu.be/gvFSMdht2Dg?si=f-1VtQGWbPNyUD4g
Kobe Bryant’s Desire to End Homelessness in LA Kobe Factory 2024-07-04 | Kobe Bryant explains why he has partnered up with HomeWalk to end homelessness in Los Angeles. This is from a 2013 phone call interview.FULL INTERVIEW 🐍♾️: youtu.be/cML3cQV5Fm4?si=vj43mzbBJk-z8yUE
Why Kobe Didn’t Like Watching NBA Games Kobe Factory 2024-07-04 | Kobe Bryant explains why he couldn’t enjoy watching NBA games when he was still a player. This is from a 2013 phone call interview.FULL INTERVIEW 🐍♾️: youtu.be/cML3cQV5Fm4?si=vj43mzbBJk-z8yUE
When Kobe Sent Justin Timberlake a Message… Kobe Factory 2024-07-04 | Kobe Bryant explains what the Vino Club is and how it originally started with him sending Justin Timberlake a message after the MTV Awards. This is from a 2013 phone call interview.FULL INTERVIEW 🐍♾️: youtu.be/cML3cQV5Fm4?si=vj43mzbBJk-z8yUE
Kobe Giving Pau Gasol His Flowers Kobe Factory 2024-07-04 | Kobe Bryant praises Pau Gasol saying he’s “one of the most skilled bigs this league has ever seen” and that he won’t be traded as long as he’s around. This is from a 2013 phone call interview.FULL INTERVIEW 🐍♾️: youtu.be/cML3cQV5Fm4?si=vj43mzbBJk-z8yUE
Kobe Haters Were Just “Gasoline to the Fire” Kobe Factory 2024-07-04 | Kobe Bryant is asked if he’s focused on recovering from his Achilles injury in order to prove his doubters wrong. This is from a 2013 phone call interview.FULL INTERVIEW 🐍♾️: youtu.be/cML3cQV5Fm4?si=vj43mzbBJk-z8yUE
Kobe Provides an Update on His Achilles Injury - October, 2013 Kobe Factory 2024-07-04 | Kobe Bryant discusses his Achilles tear from April 12, 2013 against the Golden State Warriors. He answers why he’s in Germany during this recovering process and how he feels day by day. This is from a 2013 phone call interview.FULL INTERVIEW 🐍♾️: youtu.be/cML3cQV5Fm4?si=vj43mzbBJk-z8yUE
“If You See Me in a Fight With a Bear, Pray for the Bear” Explained by Kobe Bryant Kobe Factory 2024-07-04 | Kobe Bryant talks about how on April 13, 2013 he sent out a Tweet saying “If you see me in a fight with a bear, pray for the bear” and expressed how he’s always loved that quote. In this interview from October of 2013 he explains what he meant those months ago.FULL INTERVIEW 🐍♾️: youtu.be/cML3cQV5Fm4?si=vj43mzbBJk-z8yUE
Kobe on Stealing MJ’s Moves: “He Stole a Lot of Moves Too” Kobe Factory 2024-06-01 | Kobe Bryant is asked during a 2013 phone call interview about MJ saying he could be beaten by Kobe in a game of 1v1, but only because he stole all his moves. He points out how MJ took things from Jerry West primarily and also Julius Erving.FULL INTERVIEW 🐍♾️: youtu.be/cML3cQV5Fm4?si=vj43mzbBJk-z8yUE
Ron Artest on Lakers Gameplan 😂 Kobe Factory 2023-11-25 | A compilation of rare Kobe Bryant commercials.
Rare Kobe Bryant Commercials Kobe Factory 2023-11-25 | A compilation of rare Kobe Bryant commercials.
Kobe Bryant on the Fun Side of Social Media Kobe Factory 2023-11-01 | Kobe Bryant describes the fun part of social media, and why he didn’t make an account for so long. The original clip was uploaded on March 4, 2013.🐍 Full interview from Tim Davis 🐍youtu.be/ql57SjIMv3Y?si=QCzX_dZ8l4Xi312p
Kobe Bryant on Trash Talk: “Sign of Respect” Kobe Factory 2023-11-01 | Kobe Bryant says that trash talk is a sign of respect and that there are certain barriers that you don’t cross. The original clip was uploaded on March 4, 2013.🐍 Full interview from Tim Davis 🐍youtu.be/ql57SjIMv3Y?si=QCzX_dZ8l4Xi312p
Kobe Bryant: “Go Get It” Kobe Factory 2023-08-24 | Kobe Bryant provides a powerful and motivational message about following your dreams. He says, “if you have a goal, go get it. Don’t let anybody tell you otherwise.” This interview is from July 12, 2012 at the Boys & Girls Club of Santara Barbara.Full interview from TK7live: youtu.be/cSDGxTucGWc?si=KQxfrLf9TBnpywWZExcerpt from ‘Nike Kobe 8 Protro ‘Halo’ Sneakers Are Finally Here: Where to Shop the Limited Shoes’ article by Rylee Johnston:Today would have marked the late Kobe Bryant’s 45th birthday, and in honor of the legendary basketball player, Nike released an exclusive sneaker that’s available in very limited quantities. The Kobe 8 Protro sneakers are officially here in the colorway “Halo,” which officially dropped on Wednesday (Aug. 23) in line with the athlete’s birthday.The collaboration between Nike Basketball and Vanessa Bryant happens annually to honor her late husband’s legacy while providing a chance for fans to celebrate his special day. Vanessa took to Instagram on Tuesday (Aug. 22) to debut the sneakers in a series of photos and share a heartfelt message to her followers and fans.“The Kobe VIII protro’s came out beautiful!!!! Love collaborating with the Nike footwear team on Kobe’s line. 🤍 Nike wanted this debut Halo Collection to be limited and collectable but the good news is Nike is working towards more units for future Kobe releases! The ‘Kobe Halo’ collection debuts on Kobe’s birthday tomorrow, collect all future Halo releases to celebrate this special day every year,” the caption read.Full article: billboard.com/culture/product-recommendations/nike-kobe-8-protro-halo-where-to-buy-1235398458/amp
Kobe’s Favorite Part of Basketball & Olympics Kobe Factory 2023-08-23 | Kobe Bryant discusses the best part of being in the Olympics aside from representing your country. Kobe says, “you get a chance to mingle with different athletes from different countries, and you get to kind of learn what they do, and learn their stories and how they got to this point.” This interview is from July 12, 2012 at the Boys & Girls Club of Santara Barbara.Full interview from TK7live: youtu.be/cSDGxTucGWc?si=KQxfrLf9TBnpywWZExcerpt from ‘Nike gives details on Kobe 8 Protro 'Halo' released in honor of NBA legend's 45th birthday’ article by Victoria Hernandez:Nike is set to release the Kobe 8 Protro "Halo" on Wednesday to honor what would have been Kobe Bryant's 45th birthday. It is the first Nike sneaker in the NBA superstar's line since his passing in January 2020.The Kobe 8 Protro "Halo" was conceptualized with assistance from Bryant's widow, Vanessa, and features a white design with black accents on the inside of the sole, according to a press release. Other design elements include an embroidered swoosh on the side, an embroidered Mamba logo on the tongue and an imprint of Bryant's signature on the side of the heel. There's also an updated midsole made of Nike React foam and herringbone traction pattern on the sole for improved grip.Full article: usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/lakers/2023/08/22/kobe-bryant-nike-shoe-kobe-8-protro-halo-details/70650703007
Why Kobe Bryant Made Time for Kids Kobe Factory 2023-08-23 | This is the reason why Kobe Bryant made time for kids, explained by himself. He says, “I was a kid once, and I had dreams and I had goals and I had things I wanted to accomplish and it was important to have mentors in my life that could kind of show me the way.” This interview is from July 12, 2012 at the Boys & Girls Club of Santara Barbara.Full interview from TK7live: youtu.be/cSDGxTucGWc?si=KQxfrLf9TBnpywWZExcerpt from ‘VANESSA BRYANT PAYS HEARTFELT TRIBUTE TO KOBE BRYANT ON HIS 45TH BIRTHDAY’ by Shirley Gómez:Wednesday, August 23, 2023, marked a bittersweet day for Vanessa Bryant as she remembered her late husband, basketball icon Kobe Bryant, on what would have been his 45th birthday.Vanessa, 41, took to Instagram to honor the memory of her beloved husband, sharing a touching post accompanied by a collection of old photos that capture the essence of their years together.In her heartfelt post, Vanessa expressed her enduring love for Kobe with a simple yet profound message: “Happy birthday, baby. I love you always & forever. ❤️ #82378.” The hashtag references Kobe’s birthdate, a poignant gesture that encapsulates the depth of her emotions.Full article: hola.com/us/celebrities/20230823349475/vanessa-bryant-remembers-kobe-bryant-on-his-45th-birthday/?viewas=amp
The Secret Behind Kobe Bryant’s 3 Consecutive NBA Finals Appearances (Without Shaq) Kobe Factory 2023-06-11 | Kobe Bryant reveals a key factor in him being able to lead his team to three consecutive NBA Finals appearances from 2008 to 2010. The original audio clip was posted on June 12, 2018 when Kobe was 39 years old.Full interview from HoopsHype 🔥youtu.be/GHFgibPM5ho📰Excerpt from ‘‘Frustrated’ Shaquille O’Neal Once Explained How Kobe Bryant and Lakers Made Him Feel Like Dikembe Mutombo: “If the Big Dog Don’t Get Fed, the House Won’t Get Guarded”’ article by Utathya Ghosh:In his book “Shaq Talks Back,” Shaquille O’Neal expressed his frustration with the Los Angeles Lakers’ inability to optimize his skills as a dominant center, using the powerful statement, “If the big dog don’t get fed, the house won’t get guarded—period.” This quote perfectly encapsulated the depth of his discontent and highlighted the core of his grievances.Shaq’s frustration stemmed from the Lakers’ failure to fully utilize his abilities on the court. As one of the most dominant big men in the league, he believed that the team should have been capitalizing on his presence to maximize their performance. The lack of emphasis on feeding him the ball and involving him more in the offensive game plan left Shaq feeling underutilized and hindered the team’s overall potential.“It wasn’t about me being the man or Kobe being the man. It’s actually more simple than that. I’m a dominant big man and there are only a few bona fide centers in the league. If my team isn’t taking advantage of that, then we’re not being as good as we can be. That’s it.”Full article: thesportsrush.com/nba-news-frustrated-shaquille-oneal-once-explained-how-kobe-bryant-and-lakers-made-him-feel-like-dikembe-mutombo-if-the-big-dog-dont-get-fed-the-house-wont-get-guarded
Kobe Bryant’s Plans for the Future (2018) Kobe Factory 2023-06-11 | Kobe Bryant reveals the future plans for his studio and what they’re most focused on. The original audio clip was posted on June 12, 2018 when Kobe was 39 years old.Full interview from HoopsHype 🔥youtu.be/GHFgibPM5ho📰Excerpt from ‘3 Years After Tragedy Struck the Bryant Family, Young Baller Catches Wife Vanessa’s Eye Honoring Kobe Bryant and Daughter’s Legacy’ article by Ranjitha Ramesh:On January 26, 2020, a terrible tragedy claimed the lives of basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, shocking the entire world. They died in a helicopter crash, ending Kobe’s career that spanned two decades with the Los Angeles Lakers and which made him a basketball icon. Gianna, fondly known as ‘Gigi’ was herself a rising basketball player. She aspired to follow in her father’s basketball career.The passing of Kobe, Gianna and seven other passengers of the helicopter left a large and enduring gap in many people’s lives as well as impacting the sports world. Even though Kobe Bryant and Gigi Bryant no longer remain by her side, Vanessa Bryant does her best to keep them alive. Recently, she took to Instagram after a young baller paying tribute to Gigi Bryant caught her eye.She shared a story on her Instagram featuring a young girl wearing Gianna’s jersey. The girl is seen posing in front of a mural honoring Gianna Bryant and her legacy.Tehrell Porter, the designer of the mural, had shared a post of the painting on their story. Vanessa Bryant then reshared this story on her account with a sticker showing two red hearts. She acknowledged the mural and the young player who posed with this gesture.Full article: essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-three-years-after-tragedy-struck-the-bryant-family-young-baller-catches-wife-vanessas-eye-honouring-kobe-bryant-and-daughters-legacy/amp
Kobe’s Toughest One-On-One Matchup Kobe Factory 2023-06-11 | Kobe Bryant reveals his toughest one-on-one matchup. Who gave Bean the most trouble? The original audio clip was posted on June 12, 2018 when Kobe was 39 years old.Full interview from HoopsHype 🔥youtu.be/GHFgibPM5ho📰Excerpt from ‘Despite his Feud With Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal Once Defended ‘Little Brother’ By Pointing Out Teammates’ Incompetence’ article by Nithin Joseph:Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant are widely considered to be one of the greatest duos of all time. Unfortunately, they simply had to break up, owing to the fact that they couldn’t stand each other during Shaq’s last few years in LA.That being said, they were quite close in their early days. In fact, they shared a brotherly relationship, with Shaq playing the role of the protective older brother. He really wanted to mentor Kobe and help him develop into a star player. So, despite their occasional differences, O’Neal would defend his “little brother”, especially when he made mistakes in crucial games.Case in point, the infamous game against the Utah Jazz. In the dying embers of the game, the Black Mamba underperformed heavily, throwing up several airballs, leading to many questioning his ability. However, Shaq expertly defended Kobe in his book, pointing out that he, along with the rest of his teammates, was not ready to take the final shot. And that’s why the responsibility fell on Bryant’s shoulders in the first place.“Nick Van Exel was looking around. He wanted to be a hero, but he didn’t know how to be one. Jeff Hornacek was killing Eddie Jones. I could look at Eddie’s face and tell he didn’t want the ball. And Del didn’t want me to have the thing because I shoot 40 percent from the free-throw line, and ain’t gonna make the free throw. So it’s basically up to this eighteen-year-old. A lot of players in the NBA spend their whole careers trying to avoid taking a shot like that. At eighteen years old, Kobe had the courage to take those shots. The Big Little Brother stepped up and did his best. No matter what happens, I was proud to be his teammate then, and I’m proud to be his teammate now.”Full article: thesportsrush.com/nba-news-despite-his-feud-with-kobe-bryant-shaquille-oneal-defended-little-brother-by-pointing-out-teammates-incompetence
Kobe’s Remedy for Obsessives Kobe Factory 2023-06-11 | Kobe Bryant’s advice for people who struggle with the gift of obsessive hard work and dedication to their passions. The original audio clip was posted on June 12, 2018 when Kobe was 39 years old.Full interview from HoopsHype 🔥youtu.be/GHFgibPM5ho📰Excerpt from ‘Kobe Bryant remembers going up against a recruit - "I made it a point to make his training camp absolute hell"’ article by Virgil Villanueva:"Well, we had a player in training camp actually named [Mickael] Gelabale," Bryant recalled. "He was a young player, but he had been in the league before. He joined us for training camp, and I could tell he was really nervous. We’d had a little altercation when he was playing for Seattle and now he was in training camp with me on the Lakers and he’s face-to-face with me every day, knowing that I hadn’t forgotten what happened and that I was never going to forget. I don’t forget that stuff. I could tell that he was really, really nervous and I made it a point to make his training camp absolute hell," Bryant told Hoops Hype.Unfortunately, Gelabale didn’t make the Lakers roster. Perhaps the jitters got the best of him. The fact that Kobe made training camp extra challenging also didn’t help. But what can you do? To make it to the NBA, you have to be as tough as nails. If you can endure Kobe’s assault, you can literally do anything in this world.Full article: basketballnetwork.net/.amp/old-school/kobe-bryant-names-the-player-who-was-so-scared-of-him
The Hardest Working Players in the NBA - According to Kobe Bryant (2018) Kobe Factory 2023-06-11 | Kobe Bryant lists the hardest working players in the NBA, and reveals the key to hard work paying off. The original audio clip was posted on June 12, 2018 when Kobe was 39 years old.Full interview from HoopsHype 🔥youtu.be/GHFgibPM5ho📰Excerpt from ‘Kobe Bryant Made A Reporter Do 200 Push Ups After He Bet That Kobe Could Not Make A Left-Handed Half-Court Shot’ article by Aaditya Krishnamurthy:Kobe Bryant was one of the most fiercely competitive players in the history of the NBA. Kobe almost relished the idea of people underestimating him, as it put a chip on his shoulder that he used to motivate him and perform at the highest level. One reporter learned this lesson the hard way.During a training session, a reporter challenged Kobe Bryant to make a half-court shot with his left hand, and if Kobe did, the reporter would have to do 200 push-ups. Kobe, to his credit, made the shot without being fazed at all. Bryant kept his end of the deal and then made the reporter do 200 push-ups or at least as many as he could.Fans of Kobe Bryant knew that he wasn't going to miss the shot, even before he took the shot. Bryant had a mindset, unlike any other player in the history of the NBA, having unrivaled confidence in himself and his ability to make shots or take over any game that he was playing.Full article: msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/kobe-bryant-made-a-reporter-do-200-push-ups-after-he-bet-that-kobe-could-not-make-a-left-handed-half-court-shot/ar-AA1coiui
Kobe’s Advice for Free Agents Kobe Factory 2023-06-11 | Kobe Bryant’s tips for NBA free agents and whether they should sign with the Lakers or not. The original audio clip was posted on June 12, 2018 when Kobe was 39 years old.Full interview from HoopsHype 🔥youtu.be/GHFgibPM5hoExcerpt from ‘“I Wasn’t Invited to Any Parties”: 17 Year Old Kobe Bryant’s Emotional Talk on “Dribbling Himself to Sleep” on Fridays and Saturdays Resurfaces’ article by Satagni Sikder:An old clip of a 17-year-old Kobe Bryant detailing how his awkward social life shaped his basketball career recently resurfaced on Instagram. Kobe’s cultural differences with his peers at school alienated him from social situations. In retrospect, Kobe admitted that his social isolation helped him a lot because he embraced basketball instead:“It was very hard getting adjusted simply because I had a lot of trouble understanding English and the slang. But I think what I had in common with some of my other classmates was basketball. And unfortunately, because of a lack of communication with my peers, I wasn’t invited to parties or friendly gatherings on weekends. So on Fridays and Saturdays, I would go in my rec room with my basketball and basically dribble myself to sleep.”“And I think that is the best thing that could have ever happened to me, because during those lonely hours in the rec room, I discovered the hunger, the motivation, and the desire to be the best possible basketball player that I could be,” he added.Kobe further revealed that he was even separated from his sisters because they went to high school and he had to go to middle school. However, the lonely hours in the gym unleashed the Mamba mentality in him. Those long hours dribbling the basketball moulded the Lakers legend millions admire and idolize across the world.Full article: thesportsrush.com/nba-news-i-wasnt-invited-to-any-parties-17-year-old-kobe-bryants-emotional-talk-on-dribbling-himself-to-sleep-on-fridays-and-saturdays-resurfaces
Was Kobe Recruited by Other Players? Kobe Factory 2023-06-11 | Did players ever ask Kobe Bryant to come to their team when his future in LA was up in the air? The original audio clip was posted on June 12, 2018 when Kobe was 39 years old.Full interview from HoopsHype 🔥youtu.be/GHFgibPM5ho📰 Excerpt from ‘Kobe Bryant Made A Hilarious Bet With Ricky Rubio Before 2012 Olympics: “If I Win, I Get The Keys To Barcelona”’ article by Aaditya Krishnamurthy:Kobe Bryant, as talented a player as he was, always seemed to perform better when the stakes were higher. Bryant has played some incredibly high-level basketball in some of the biggest games in NBA history. But when the stakes were not as high as Kobe wanted, he would try to raise the stakes by himself.A young Ricky Rubio found this out ahead of the 2012 London Olympics. Kobe, who was the elder statesman of Team USA, met Ricky Rubio, and the two bantered about playing in the Olympics against each other. Kobe Bryant hilariously remarked, "If I win, I get the keys to Barcelona".Kobe would go on to find great success at the 2012 London Olympics. He would lead Team USA as one of the senior players on an incredible run, as they defeated Rubio and Spain to win the Olympic Gold Medal for the second year in a row. There is no word on whether Bryant actually got the keys to Barcelona, but he would have been thrilled about the gold medal nonetheless.Full article: msn.com/en-us/sports/other/kobe-bryant-made-a-hilarious-bet-with-ricky-rubio-before-2012-olympics-if-i-win-i-get-the-keys-to-barcelona/ar-AA1coFvx
Kobe Knew When Players Were Afraid Kobe Factory 2023-06-11 | Kobe Bryant on his supernatural ability to sense fear from younger players in particular. The original audio clip was posted on June 12, 2018 when Kobe was 39 years old.Full interview from HoopsHype 🔥youtu.be/GHFgibPM5ho📰Excerpt from ‘“I don’t think he is built to have a lot of fun” - Charles Barkley thinks Kobe Bryant was 'too serious' for Inside the NBA’ article by Peter Sunjic:The late great Kobe Bryant was on the brink of displaying his charisma on a weekly basis with TNT after retiring. However, Charles Barkley, one of the show's beloved hosts, recently disclosed why Kobe's admittance into the "Inside the NBA" family never came to fruition.“I guess they had been meeting with Kobe behind the scenes… Part of our job, we are gonna do several radio shows, and they always start, if you go back and look at them sometime, like ‘Charles Barkley gonna be on Thursday night with TNT’ blah, blah, blah… So I end up doing five or six radio interviews a week. It’s part of; they will tell people when you’re gonna be on… Well, they told Kobe like, ‘Yeah, I’m not doing all those interviews,’ but that’s part of the gig. So he kinda got fired, quit before we actually came on,” Chuck said on the episode of New Heights podcast.Full article: basketballnetwork.net/.amp/off-the-court/charles-barkley-says-kobe-bryant-was-too-serious-to-be-on-inside-the-nba
Kids Ask Kobe Bryant Questions Kobe Factory 2023-05-19 | Kobe Bryant is asked questions by kids in South Central Los Angeles. The original video by ESNEWS was uploaded on January 7, 2008. Kobe was 29 years old at the time.Full video from ESNEWS 📰youtu.be/LEE41FQ7KIYExcerpt from ‘Kobe Bryant's eldest daughter Natalia, 20, scores internship on 'Auntie' Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour’ article by Cassie Carpenter:The late great NBA star Kobe Bryant's eldest daughter Natalia Diamante Bryant landed a gig working for 32-time Grammy winner Beyoncé on her sold-out Renaissance World Tour.The 20-year-old IMG Model leveraged her nepo-baby privilege into a fully-credited position as an intern for the 41-year-old R&B diva's company Parkwood Entertainment.Natalia aka Nani was only 15 when her famous father and mother Vanessa Bryant introduced her to Beyoncé during her On the Run II Tour in 2018.The Thique singer is so close to the 41-year-old widow she shared a Marina High School portrait of her on her official website with birthday tidings back in 2021.And when Queen B turned 41 last September, the USC cheerleader Instastoried a birthday tribute to her 'Auntie BB.'Full article: dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-12096995/amp/Kobe-Bryants-daughter-Natalia-20-scores-internship-Auntie-Beyonc-s-Renaissance-World-Tour.html
Kobe’s Favorite Celebrity to Work With Kobe Factory 2023-04-23 | Kobe Bryant reveals his favorite celebrity to work with. He also mentions someone you may not know of who actually owns a planet! Kobe is right. He must have a whole lot of money.Full interview on Kyle Stack’s channelyoutu.be/HGeidd4iIvMExcerpt from ‘Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards matches Kobe Bryant with this ridiculously impressive NBA Playoffs feat’ article by Paolo Songco:After dropping 41 points in Game 2, Edwards came out to play again in Game 3, dropping a game-high 36 points all over the Nuggets. After his latest scoring outburst, the Timberwolves star has now matched a long-standing Kobe Bryant record for the most 30-point playoff games before turning 22 years old.What’s even more impressive is the fact that Edwards has played in a grand total of just nine playoff games throughout his three-year career. The fact that he’s scored at least 30 points in nearly half of those games is a clear testament to just how good he’s been for the Timberwolves.I’m pretty sure Anthony Edwards himself wouldn’t pay much attention to this impressive feat, though. This dude is all about winning, and you can be sure that he’s absolutely pissed after watching his team lose their third straight game against the mighty Nuggets — in spite of the effort he put in tonight.Full article: clutchpoints.com/timberwolves-news-anthony-edwards-ties-kobe-bryant-for-playoffs-recordElement below right-side text was designed by Freepik: freepik.com/free-vector/golden-border-ornament-collection_5691470.htm#page=2&query=border&position=11&from_view=search&track=sph
Kobe Promises to Win a 6th Ring Kobe Factory 2023-04-23 | Kobe Bryant makes a promise to win his sixth NBA championship. Of course, he did not end up achieving this but you can see how determined he was to get it.Full interview on Kyle Stack’s channelyoutu.be/HGeidd4iIvMExcerpt from ‘"Ever since that day I just can’t stand dog crap" - Kobe Bryant on why dog poop had been his biggest pet peeve’ article by John Jefferson Tan:Like with any regular person, Bryant’s extreme hatred towards dog poop also had a back story. As expected, it was rooted in an unforgettable moment.“Back in the day when I was in Italy, I used to order shoes from Nike all the time. I had to have all the fresh joints. I ordered the Elephant Print Jordans that were amazing. I went to the park to play and stepped in a huge pile of dog s---,” Bryant told ESPN in 2013.You wouldn’t believe how mad I was," Kobe continued. "I was breaking off sticks to try to get it out of the crevices. I smacked them together and scraped the soles on the curb but couldn’t get it all out. Ever since that day, I just can’t stand dog crap.”"I’m a diva when it comes to that"As most of us know, Kob’ never backed down from any type of challenge. You name it; he’d take it. That’s also the reason why the five-time NBA champion’s famous mantra, “Mamba Mentality,” is revered to this day.Full article: basketballnetwork.net/.amp/off-the-court/kobe-bryant-on-why-dog-poop-had-been-his-biggest-pet-peeveElement below right-side text was designed by Freepik: freepik.com/free-vector/golden-border-ornament-collection_5691470.htm#page=2&query=border&position=11&from_view=search&track=sph
Kobe Bryant is the Great White Shark Kobe Factory 2023-04-23 | Kobe Bryant states the significance of the Great White Shark for himself personally, and how it relates to players in the NBA being able to adapt later in their careers.Full interview on Kyle Stack’s channelyoutu.be/HGeidd4iIvMExcerpt from ‘“The moment he does it, I’m taking your a*s out the game” - J.R. Smith recalls being subbed out seven seconds into a game against Kobe Bryant’ article by Damien Peters:Former NBA sharpshooter J.R. Smith vividly remembers being subbed out of a game early on in his career after Kobe Bryant schooled him, despite his coaching staff telling him what Kobe would do.Smith, 37, made an appearance on the J.J. Redick Podcast last week and recalled being overconfident when preparing for a matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers legend before being served some humble pie.“Byron Scott, my rookie year, said I’m guarding Kobe. In practice, we go over the walkthrough, and he said, ‘He’s going to take two dribble baseline and he’s going to pump fake, and pump fake again, stay down. It doesn’t matter how many times he pump fakes; just stay down.' I said, 'All right.' We go to shoot around. He said, ‘Rookie he’s going to take you down, two dribbles, stay down.’ I said, ‘All right, I got it.’ He said, 'Okay since you think you have it, the moment he does it, and you jump, I’m taking your a*s out of the game," Smith recalledFull article: basketballnetwork.net/.amp/latest-news/jr-smith-recalls-being-subbed-out-seven-seconds-into-a-game-against-kobe-bryantElement below right-side text was designed by Freepik: freepik.com/free-vector/golden-border-ornament-collection_5691470.htm#page=2&query=border&position=11&from_view=search&track=sph
Kobe Explains Nike Kobe V Design Kobe Factory 2023-03-10 | Kobe Bryant goes into some detail about the design of the Nike Kobe V, and addresses concerns consumers are having about it’s ankle support. The original interview was uploaded on January 23, 2010.Full Interview on KicksOnFirecom: youtu.be/D8G3gPG8pd0Excerpt from ‘Vanessa Bryant Returns to the Los Angeles Lakers' Arena for the First Time Since Kobe's Memorial’ article by Mekishana Pierre:In a clip shared by the Lakers' Twitter account, Vanessa introduced Gasol for the ceremony, saying that the athlete was "special to Kobe as a teammate, as a man, and as a friend.""Pablo, Kobe predicted you and he would be together in the rafters," she added, before a never-before-seen video of Kobe played. In the video, the late NBA star says, "There's no debate. Pau, when he retires, he will have his numbers in the rafters next to mine. The reality is, I don't win those championships without Pau. The CAA doesn't have those two championships without Pau. So, we know that, everybody knows that. I really look forward to the day when he's there giving his speech at center court in front of all his fans that have supported him over the years. It's going to be an awesome night."In a clip shared on the NBA's Twitter account, Gasol spoke to reporters after arriving at the arena on Tuesday, talking candidly about his time on the court with Kobe."He definitely inspired me and showed me what it took to be the best player that you could be. The work ethic, the dedication, the mindset going into it," he shared. "He challenged me to be better with his actions and with his work. He was very intentional with his actions."Later that night, Gasol spoke of his "brother" once again, telling the crowd that Kobe "elevated me, inspired me, challenged me to be a better player and a better man overall. I miss him so much like many of us do. I love him, I wish he were here with Gigi...But I think he'd be proud."Full article: etonline.com/vanessa-bryant-returns-to-the-los-angeles-lakers-arena-for-the-first-time-since-kobes-memorial?amp
Kobe’s Legacy in 2110 - This Is How He Wanted to Be Remembered Kobe Factory 2023-03-10 | Kobe Bryant reveals how he wanted to be remembered 100 years from now (2010). He says the championships are just the “icing on the cake” but wants his legacy to be bigger than that. The original interview was uploaded on January 23, 2010.Full Interview on KicksOnFirecom: youtu.be/D8G3gPG8pd0Excerpt from ‘Lakers officially retire Pau Gasol's No. 16 jersey next to Kobe Bryant's’ article by Ryan Young:Gasol was extremely close with Bryant both during their time playing together in Los Angeles and remained friends until Bryant died in a helicopter crash in 2020. Kobe's widow, Vanessa Bryant, who was on the court with Gasol on Tuesday night, even presented Gasol with the WNBA’s Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award earlier this year.Gasol reflected on his relationship with Bryant before the game on Tuesday night.“When you’re around a player or a person of that caliber that demands excellence of himself and everybody else, I think that’s something that you want to be around," Gasol said of Bryant. “What I tried to do was complement him, provide as much as he needed and the team needed at the time. I had to evolve as a player to be better in order to be that second great player on our team. I put my mind and effort and heart into it to do that. I think, looking back, three straight Finals, it’s not easy to do.”Gasol mentioned Bryant on the court after his jersey went up, too."I miss him so much, like many of us do," Gasol said. "I love him, I wish he was here with Gigi, I really do. But I think he'd be proud."Full article: sports.yahoo.com/lakers-officially-retire-pau-gasols-no-16-jersey-next-to-kobe-bryants-043659788.html
Put All Your 🥚 in One 🧺 Kobe Factory 2023-03-09 | Kobe's father asked him when he was a kid, what Kobe wanted to do with his life. He said he wanted to be a professional basketball player, but was being told by kids and teachers at his school not to put all his eggs in one basket because the odds of making the NBA are slim to none. Joe Bryant's reaction to this is inspiring.Full Interview on KicksOnFirecom: youtu.be/D8G3gPG8pd0Music: youtu.be/tXfs-YWtDwoExcerpt from '"I got a kid named Kobe Bryant" — Why Shaquille O'Neal initially ignored Jerry West's greatest roster tweak' article by Virgil Villanueva:"My agent called me, 'Hey man, come to the Omni Hotel I got something for you,' Shaq started. “So we get to the Omni Hotel. Jerry West is in a Versace house coat. He said, 'I got some good news and some bad news.' I said, 'What's the bad news?' He said 'I can't get you that 150 that you asked for. But I can get you 120.' I told my agent, 'Did you give Orlando a chance to counter?' They don't want to counter. Cool, so I'm signing," Shaq said, per All the Smoke podcast."But I can remember this vividly,” Shaq continued. “I'm signing, as soon as I get signed Mr. West said, ‘Hey man, I just moved Vlade. I don't know how I got this kid. I got a kid named Kobe Bryant. You and him, we're going to get multiple championships.' I'm like 'Yeah, okay whatever.' Because I'm looking at all the zeroes. But yeah he said that. He saw something in Kobe that nobody saw."For some context, Shaq initially wanted a $150 million deal with Orlando — the team that drafted him and which he guided to the 1995 NBA Finals. Throughout the negotiations, O’Neal was already hanging out in Los Angeles — shooting movies, doing commercials, and recording albums. Shaq was already acclimated to the whole LA vibe and lifestyle.Full article: basketballnetwork.net/old-school/why-shaquille-oneal-initially-ignored-jerry-wests-greatest-roster-tweak
CRAZY Kobe Story | Broke His Wrist by Dunking on Someone at 17 YEARS OLD Kobe Factory 2023-03-09 | Kobe Bryant reveals how he broke his wrist at 17 years old after dunking on someone in a streetball game. This interview was originally posted on February 17, 2011 and took place at the L.A. Forum following the global press introduction of Kobe Bryant’s newest sneaker.Full Interview on thelifefilestv: youtu.be/tmsNuOFl9-YExcerpt from ‘Vanessa Bryant Goes to Lakers' Arena for the First Time Since Kobe's Memorial to Honor Pau Gasol’ article by Julie Mazziotta and Ingrid Vasquez:Gasol, 42, was a close friend of Kobe's and has stood by Vanessa, 40, and her daughters — Natalia, 20, Bianka, 6, and Capri, 3 — since Kobe and Gianna died in a helicopter crash along with seven others on January 26, 2020.Talking to reporters after arriving at the arena on Tuesday, he talked candidly about his time on the court with Kobe.In a clip shared on the NBA's Twitter account, he shared: "He definitely inspired me and showed me what it took to be the best player that you could be. The work ethic, the dedication, the mindset going into it. He challenged me to be better with his actions and with his work. He was very intentional with his actions."Ahead of the ceremony, Gasol also talked about how he would not be in this position without Kobe and would be thinking of him throughout the night."It's impossible [to separate]," Gasol said, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin. "It's inevitable. I don't know how. ... My number goes up there, in big reason, because of him.""And also how he made me better, how he made us better, how he led us in those runs, and the effect that he had. And then obviously not having him here with us, it's tough."Full article: people.com/sports/vanessa-bryant-at-lakers-arena-first-time-since-kobe-memorial-honor-pau-gasol
The Story Behind the Nike Zoom Kobe V Kobe Factory 2023-03-09 | Kobe Bryant provides some context behind the Nike Zoom Kobe V, the fifth shoe in Kobe’s signature sneaker series with Nike.Full Interview on thelifefilestv: youtu.be/tmsNuOFl9-YExcerpt from ‘Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Protro ‘Chaos’ Release Details And Official Images’ article by Matthew Moreno:Nine years after one of his more heralded signature shoes released, the Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Protro ‘Chaos’ hits shelves Friday morning at select retailers, the SNKRS app and Nike.com.Kobe Bryant unveiled the ‘Chaos’ colorway — inspired by Heath Ledger’s Joker character from “The Dark Knight” — against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Christmas Day in 2009. The shoe released early the following year.Bryant scored 35 points and shot just 11-of-33, but add 10 rebounds and 8 assists in a 102-87 loss. Of course, Bryant and the Lakers went on to defeat the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, and he did so a ‘Big Stage’ version of the Kobe 5.Like with other models from Bryant’s Protro line, the Kobe 5 ‘Chaos’ returns with improved technology. Namely a Zoom Air unit in the forefoot that is 100% larger than what was featured in its predecessor.The iconic model also has been upgraded to have a simplified construction for a softer feel while maintaining support and increasing impact protection. New tooling also has the shoe designed with softer foam in the midsole and a scaled down traction patter to improve grip.Full article: lakersnation.com/nike-zoom-kobe-5-protro-chaos-release-details-and-official-images/2020/01/02/amp
Kobe Says He’d Beat LeBron in One-On-One (Game to 5) #kobe #lebron #blackmamba #kingjames Kobe Factory 2023-03-08 | Kobe Bryant says he would beat LeBron James in one-on-one (game to 5). This interview was originally posted on February 17, 2011 and took place at the L.A. Forum following the global press introduction of Kobe Bryant’s newest sneaker.Full Interview on thelifefilestv: youtu.be/tmsNuOFl9-YMusic: youtu.be/kPHgd0d44b8Excerpt from ‘Column: ‘I miss him so much.’ Pau Gasol takes rightful place next to ‘brother’ Kobe Bryant’ article by Bill Plaschke:He was the ultimate wingman, the best supporting actor, the perfect complement.Pau Gasol spent his seven Lakers seasons in the shadow of Kobe Bryant, accepting crude challenges, absorbing trash talk, burying his own ego for the sake of elevating his far more famous colleague in creating two NBA championships.Every Lakers fan knew Bryant wore No. 8 and No. 24. Few knew Gasol wore No. 16.Until now. They know now. They’ll know forever. A stately reminder will hang in the Crypto.com Arena rafters, where Gasol’s number was retired Tuesday night for the most unusual yet understandable of reasons.He was Kobe Bryant’s greatest teammate. He used their synergy to contribute to three of their greatest seasons. Those three straight trips to the NBA Finals from 2008 to 2010 resulted in those two titles.Pau and Kobe are now a duo for eternity.“Ko-be, Ko-be, Ko-be,” the fans chanted.“Pau-Gasol, Pau-Gasol,” the fans chanted.When Gasol’s jersey was unveiled in the arena rafters at halftime of the Lakers’ win over the Memphis Grizzlies, it slowly appeared next to a jersey belonging to Bryant. Standing at center court in a suit and two championship rings, Gasol wept.Full article: latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2023-03-07/pau-gasol-lakers-jersey-retirement-ceremony-next-to-kobe-bryant
Kobe Asked Lil Wayne This Question Kobe Factory 2023-03-08 | Kobe Bryant reveals that he asked Lil Wayne this question. For some context, Bryant was a big fan of his. Lil Wayne released a single called “Kobe Bryant” on December 11, 2009. He wrote the song himself, and it was produced by Infamous. This interview was originally posted on February 17, 2011 and took place at the L.A. Forum following the global press introduction of Kobe Bryant’s newest sneaker.Full Interview on thelifefilestv: youtu.be/tmsNuOFl9-YExcerpt from ‘“Kobe Bryant” by Lil Wayne’ article by SMF (Songs Meanings + Facts):Read more at: songmeaningsandfacts.com/kobe-bryant-by-lil-wayneSo despite its lengthiness, the idea this song is based on is very easy-to-follow. Lil Wayne, a basketball fan himself, was in love with Kobe Bryant as a player. In fact he fantasizes about being just as potent and successful on the court as the Black Mamba. And all things considered, he thinks Kobe is the best in the game. Moreover to support that belief, he enlists the words of people who are highly-respected in the professional sports’ world who also believe the exact same thing. Full article: songmeaningsandfacts.com/kobe-bryant-by-lil-wayne
Kobe Bryant’s Message for the Youth Kobe Factory 2023-03-08 | Kobe Bryant shares a message for the youth. He says “enjoy life, enjoy every day as it comes” and then goes on to state the importance of finding that one thing that you love the most. This interview is from July 9, 2010.⬇️ Full Interview on sbnewsnetwork ⬇️youtu.be/tRn71p0yhlIyoutu.be/Ohz7P6TE1CM𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐮𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐭 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬. 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐲, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝. 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐈 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐬.Excerpt from ‘Karl Malone's "standing offer' to knuckle up" with Kobe Bryant: "If something’s got to go down, I’m not playing fair"’ article by Virgil Villanueva:“Hey, this is what I’d say to you," Malone continued. "I don’t have a problem. People say whatever they want to say, and that’s great. I’m 6-9, 272, to be exact: I’m not hard to find. I don’t want no trouble. But if something’s got to go down, I’m not playing fair. [If] we’ve got to get down, then we’ve got to get down. I’m just telling you.’’Amid the heat of the drama, Bryant was asked for his thoughts on the matter. It was a big issue, given that they were teammates and legitimate title contenders. While Malone was on the tail-end of his career, he has still seen a critical piece of the puzzle.Bryant was asked if he and Malone would ever mend their relationship."Not on a personal relationship,” Bryant started. “I mean when all that stuff happened to me, we kept our mouths shut. It is what it is. I mean you let him and his family deal with that situation or whatever. And we just kept our mouth shut and I just came here to work the next day, just doing what we have to do. I didn't tell anybody about it because it's nobody's business. If Mitch and Buss felt like it was right for the team for him to come back and play for us, then I just have to be a bigger man and just accept him on a business level as far as being a teammate and embrace him here in this organization."Full article: basketballnetwork.net/.amp/old-school/karl-malones-standing-offer-to-knuckle-up-with-kobe-bryant
Kobe Would Make His Own Basketball Hoops as a Kid in Philadelphia Kobe Factory 2023-03-08 | Kobe Bryant reveals how he created basketball hoops as a kid growing up in Philadelphia. He used milk cart crates and wire, and hung those on a telephone pole. This interview is from July 9, 2010.⬇️ Full Interview on sbnewsnetwork ⬇️youtu.be/tRn71p0yhlIyoutu.be/Ohz7P6TE1CM𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐮𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐭 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬. 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐲, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝. 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐈 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐬.Excerpt from ‘The best stories appreciating Pau Gasol on the day the Lakers retire his jersey’ article by Jacob Rude:For as towering as Gasol’s basketball achievements are, humanity was always part of the package – and perhaps the most indispensable factor about him. The jersey will hang in part because of that, but it’s impossible to fully appreciate without seeing it up close and personal.On Monday, after spending two hours conducting one-on-one interviews with Spanish media members, Gasol strode into the purple-and-gold decked gym of the Lafayette Recreation Center, a 2-mile shot from the Lakers’ home court. He rested his huge palms on the shoulders and heads of three-dozen third-grade children who stared up at him in wonder, their minds going blank at the sight of a real-life gentle giant.In speaking with Melissa Rohlin of Fox Sports, Pau talked plenty about his relationship with Kobe, but also called Tuesday one of the greatest moments of his life.“Highlight of my career? I think it’s the highlight of my life, this moment that we’re about to experience,” Gasol told FOX Sports on Monday at a Gasol Foundation event to reduce childhood obesity. “Having my jersey retired and receiving this honor and being with that group of people and incredible achievers, legends, it’s something I could’ve never imagined.”Full article: silverscreenandroll.com/platform/amp/2023/3/7/23629112/pau-gasol-lakers-jersey-retirement-roundup-kobe-bryant-story
Kobe’s Reaction to LeBron Joining the Miami Heat Kobe Factory 2023-03-07 | Kobe Bryant reacts to LeBron James’ “Decision” to join the Miami Heat on July 8, 2010. With this he became the villain of the NBA, but King James embraced this role. This interview is from July 9, 2010.⬇️ Full Interview on sbnewsnetwork ⬇️youtu.be/tRn71p0yhlIyoutu.be/Ohz7P6TE1CM𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐮𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐭 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬. 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐲, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝. 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐈 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐬.Excerpt from ‘LeBron James' 'The Decision': Five things you may not know about infamous ESPN special’ article by Jordan Greer:The original idea for "The Decision" didn't come from James, a member of his inner circle or a TV producer. It was actually a fan suggestion from a Bill Simmons mailbag.An email from a man identified as Drew of Columbus, Ohio, landed at the top of the November 2009 mailbag and asked, "What if LeBron announces he will pick his 2010-11 team live on ABC on a certain date for a show called 'LeBron's Choice'?" Simmons agreed the event should be televised and proposed a pay-per-view option."I'm pretty sure they'll pony up $44.99 for 'Decision 2010: LeBron's Verdict,'" Simmons wrote.Simmons later pitched the special to James' business partner Maverick Carter at the 2010 All-Star break, according to ESPN's Don Van Natta Jr., who chronicled the genesis of "The Decision" as part of the network's "Backstory" documentary series. ESPN didn't immediately greenlight the idea, but it eventually reached an agreement with James.Full article: sportingnews.com/us/amp/nba/news/lebron-james-decision-espn/n02xpvz41nvp1pbe6gzf7ydjm
All Kids Should Hear This Kobe Factory 2023-03-07 | Kobe Bryant says something that all kids should hear. He was talking about his diet and how he used to just eat whatever he wanted, but takes things more seriously now. Then he decided to drop this piece of wisdom. This interview is from July 9, 2010.⬇️ Full Interview on sbnewsnetwork ⬇️youtu.be/tRn71p0yhlIyoutu.be/Ohz7P6TE1CM𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐮𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐭 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬. 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐲, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝. 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐈 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐬.Excerpt from ‘Pau Gasol, Kobe Bryant form unbreakable bond on road to back-to-back titles’ article by Mark Medina:Pau Gasol was startled by a late-night knock on his hotel room door. He was even more startled once he opened it.It was Lakers’ star Kobe Bryant, and he was here to greet his new teammate just hours after the franchise acquired Gasol in a midseason trade from the Memphis Grizzlies.“Kobe made sure from the moment that I landed and joined the team that I was on the same boat that he was on,” Gasol told NBA.com. “I never heard that message [before], ‘Now let’s go win a title; let’s win us a ring.’ ”Gasol viewed that message as Bryant’s attempt to “create that connection, appreciate me and embrace me.” Gasol shared the same intentions with his response.“I’ll do whatever it takes,” Gasol recalled saying. “I don’t care about points. I don’t care about anything. I need to step up my defense. I need to step up my rebounding. I need to be a better passer. Whatever it takes to get to the promised land.”That late-night conversation marked the beginning of a bond that included Bryant offering plenty of motivational talks filled with praise, criticisms and challenges. Bryant and Gasol co-existed well enough to win two NBA championships in three Finals appearances in their first 2 1/2 seasons together. With Gasol expected to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in August, the Lakers will retire Gasol’s No. 16 jersey Tuesday night at halftime of their game against the Grizzlies (10 ET, TNT).Full article: nba.com/news/pau-gasol-kobe-bryant-form-unbreakable-bond-on-road-to-back-to-back-titles
Kobe Bryant’s Advice for Struggling Teens Kobe Factory 2023-03-07 | Kobe Bryant shares his advice for teens who are facing challenges or who may be struggling with different things. He says, “there’s a rainbow after every storm” and continues to mention an important game in his career where he pushed through shooting struggles. This interview is from July 9, 2010.⬇️ Full Interview on sbnewsnetwork ⬇️youtu.be/tRn71p0yhlIyoutu.be/Ohz7P6TE1CM𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐮𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐭 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬. 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐲, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝. 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐈 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐬.Excerpt from ‘The role Kobe Bryant and the Lakers played in Pau Gasol's transformation’ article by Dave McMenamin:At first glance, the 42-year-old version of Gasol could even easily pass as a medical professional, albeit a ridiculously tall one at 7-foot-1. It was the field he would have pursued if it wasn't for basketball, after all.He's genial. Poised. Well-spoken in multiple languages. Confident, yet calming.On this night in late January, as a guest at the Los Angeles Lakers' annual "all-access" event for VIPs, Gasol is seemingly a world away from his days as the post-up pirouetting, rabid rebounding, triangle offense triumphing, wild mane-sporting Spaniard who dominated in six seasons with the franchise."What are you up to?" asks Lakers play-by-play man Bill Macdonald, emceeing the event that features current and former players taking part in a panel on a stage set up on the floor at Crypto.com Arena. "What really are you involved with these days?"Gasol, resplendent in a gray tattersall sports coat, slate-colored slacks, crisp white shirt and equally crispy white sneakers, rattles off what life is like as a retired NBA player.Beyond being a family man, he's a global ambassador for FIBA, the international basketball federation. He maintains a working relationship with the Lakers as a ambassador."And investor," he adds, putting more than $225 million he made in salary in his 18 seasons in the league to work. "Invest in companies, usually in health and wellness, in the sports field."Full article: espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35793029/pau-gasol-lakers-transformation-playing-kobe-bryant?platform=amp
