There’s a new O’Neal teaming up with Kobe Bryant but this one wants to seriously learn from him. Shaquille O’Neal’s son Shareef, said Kobe offered to give him one-on-one training this summer and he’s excited about it.
NBA: Kobe Teams Up With Sports Illustrated For Animated Short Film Titled “Dear Basketball”
Kobe Bryant’s “Dear Basketball” poem is being turned into a short animated film with the help of his own production company and Sports Illustrated.
(Video) NBA: President Obama Channeled His Inner Kobe Bryant Last Night & Kobe Responds
President Obama borrowed a page from Kobe Bryant last night as he finished off the White House Correspondents Dinner. The POTUS had the crowd eating from the palm of his hands as he addressed them for the final time of his presidency and will likely be one of the final big gatherings before he leaves office. The President closed his speech with “Obama Out” and even went all out with the mic drop. Kobe Bryant must have been watching from home because he responded on twitter shortly after.
(Photo) NBA: Pieces Of Staples Center Hardwood From Kobe’s Final Game Are Being Auctioned Off
The Lakers have cashed in on Kobe’s retirement tour, selling all the merchandise related to the Mamba saying farewell that they can. During the night of his final game, the Staples Center was selling hats for more than $38,000 and $24,000 respectively, among other rare, expensive items. Even after his retirement they are still cashing out, as now pieces of the floor from his final game are hitting the auction block and they aren’t cheap.
NBA: Here’s Why Kobe Bryant Hasn’t Spoken To His Parents In Three Years
With all the fan fare and admiration from his peers and the media during his farewell tour, it was easy to miss that none of Kobe’s family members were ever around. No, I’m not referring to his wife Vanessa and their children, I am referring to his parents and sisters. We didn’t see any of them at any games or on any courts as Kobe soaked in the love from fans one last time and it turns out it’s because Kobe hasn’t spoken to his parents in years and has somewhat of a rocky relationship with his sisters. As you might assume, all the hostility stems from money.
NBA: Shaq Speaks On If He Ever Really Forgave Kobe For Snitching On Him
The hype surrounding Kobe Bryant’s final game in the NBA came at a great time for the Lakers because it made people, at least temporarily, forget about the drama with D’Angelo Russell and Nick Young and the whole snitching incident between them. It is likely that Young won’t be back next season with the Lakers as they look to Russell to lead them into the future but it brought back memories of two other famous Lakers teammates bickering over a snitching incident of their own. Shaq & Kobe’s relationship soured real bad after Kobe snitched on him to police in Colorado during his interviews regarding the rape charges he was facing at the time.
