Kobe Bryant
Nike To Celebrate Kobe Bryant’s Legacy With “Mamba Week”
Source: Nike Basketball / Nike Basketball It feels like forever since the world was shocked by the tragic death of Kobe Bryant (it’s only been months) and while the Black Mamba has had homage paid to him in various ways, Nike’s continuing the trend by introducing an entire week dedicated to the memory and legacy of the legendary Laker. Yesterday (August 12) Nike announced that in a little over one week it will be kicking off “Mamba Week” (on Sunday, August 23) which will entail of a week of programming and retail releases of merch which will honor and celebrate Kobe Bryant’s illustrious 20-year career in the NBA. During Mamba Week, Nike will champion Kobe’s legacy and the Mamba Mentality that so fittingly represents the athlete and the man through three key e...
Snoop Dogg Pays Homage To Kobe Bryant With ESPYS Music Video
Source: KANSAS CITY, MO – SEPTEMBER 08: Rapper Snoop Dogg performs at Providence Medical Center Amphitheater on September 8, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jason Squires/Getty Images) In hindsight the tragic and surprising death of Kobe Bryant was probably a sign of just how horrible 2020 was going to be, and though we’re still living out the tumultuous 20, Snoop Dogg has taken the time to pay homage to the legendary Los Angeles Laker. In a video montage that paid tribute to the basketball icon this past Sunday night on ESPN’s ESPYS, Snoop Dogg laid down some vocals recognizing Kobe and his accomplishments with lines like “You beat the odds by a mile/all grit no smile/a new golden child, yeah let’s do it Mamba style/And then you added ya chapters, all in our rafters…” ...
Mamba Forever: Spalding Releases Limited-Edition Basketball In Honor Of Kobe Bryant
Source: Spalding / Spalding One of the greatest to ever touch to the court is about to be honored by a company synonymous with hooping. #24’s legacy has been commemorated in a premium way. Source: Spalding / Spalding Spalding is releasing a limited-edition basketball in honor of Kobe Bryant. The Kobe 94 Series celebrates the process of what was his daily transformation from a player with unmatched focus and determination, to a loving husband, father, coach, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author. The ball is dedicated to Kobe’s mission and to everyone in the process of transforming into a champion in whatever they do. Following his retirement, Kobe continued to shed his “player” skin and take on new challenges to inspire people around the globe. The limited-edition ball holds a grey and ...
Maroon 5’s Adam Levine Pays Tribute to Kobe Bryant With ‘Memories’ Performance
Kobe Bryant is gone, but not forgotten. Adam Levine paid his respects to the mercurial L.A. Lakers shooting guard when Maroon 5 delivered a virtual performance of “Memories” on Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show. Levine donned Bryant’s old-school No. 8 jersey for the sombre song that remembers those special people who are no longer with us. Bryant, who won five NBA Championship rings and is often in the conversation on the Greatest Of All Time, perished in a helicopter crash in January, along with eight others. He was 41. The athletic scoring machine wore No. 8 until the 2006-07 season, when he switched to No. 24. The Black Mamba returned to our screens in recent weeks for Netflix’s hugely-popular documentary series on the Chicago Bulls’ final title run, “The Last Dance.&#...
