Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
In an interview from 1999, Kobe Bryant opens up about when he started to seriously consider skipping college and going straight to the NBA.
Full interview from Somewhat Aussie: youtu.be/r9w4VGoz3QM
Excerpt from ‘“Kobe Bryant’s Piece Didn’t Just Snap Back in!”: Gary Vitti Once Went Into the Gritty Details of Black Mamba’s Most Painful Moment’ article by Nithin Joseph:
Over the years, Gary Vitti has seen many things during his time as head trainer of the LA Lakers. From amazing athletic feats to horrendous injuries.
One such injury included the time Kobe Bryant dislocated his finger mid-game. It was perhaps the worst dislocation Vitti had ever seen. But, what was more startling for him, as he revealed to Byron Scott, was the way the Black Mamba dealt with it like it was nothing.
“He dislocated his finger, and it can be really really difficult depending on the dislocation to get that back in. That particular dislocation was extremely difficult. If you look at my face, I’m gritting my teeth, pulling on that thing. Finally, it goes back into place. And as soon as it goes in…he was gone! Like I patted him on the head like, “okay! It’s gonna be okay”. Next thing I know, he was gone! That in and of itself showed the toughness and the tenacity of Kobe Bryant.”
Full article: thesportsrush.com/nba-news-kobe-bryants-piece-didnt-just-snap-back-in-gary-vitti-once-went-into-the-gritty-details-of-black-mambas-most-painful-moment/?amp
🏷 #kobebryant #nba #highschoolbasketball #hoops #basketball
In an interview from 1999, Kobe Bryant opens up about when he started to seriously consider skipping college and going straight to the NBA.
Full interview from Somewhat Aussie: youtu.be/r9w4VGoz3QM
Excerpt from ‘“Kobe Bryant’s Piece Didn’t Just Snap Back in!”: Gary Vitti Once Went Into the Gritty Details of Black Mamba’s Most Painful Moment’ article by Nithin Joseph:
Over the years, Gary Vitti has seen many things during his time as head trainer of the LA Lakers. From amazing athletic feats to horrendous injuries.
One such injury included the time Kobe Bryant dislocated his finger mid-game. It was perhaps the worst dislocation Vitti had ever seen. But, what was more startling for him, as he revealed to Byron Scott, was the way the Black Mamba dealt with it like it was nothing.
“He dislocated his finger, and it can be really really difficult depending on the dislocation to get that back in. That particular dislocation was extremely difficult. If you look at my face, I’m gritting my teeth, pulling on that thing. Finally, it goes back into place. And as soon as it goes in…he was gone! Like I patted him on the head like, “okay! It’s gonna be okay”. Next thing I know, he was gone! That in and of itself showed the toughness and the tenacity of Kobe Bryant.”
Full article: thesportsrush.com/nba-news-kobe-bryants-piece-didnt-just-snap-back-in-gary-vitti-once-went-into-the-gritty-details-of-black-mambas-most-painful-moment/?amp
🏷 #kobebryant #nba #highschoolbasketball #hoops #basketball
