Kobe Bryant held the 13th — and first post-retirement — signature shoe release with Nike at the MAMA gallery in downtown Los Angeles. It had a very morbid feel, so Micah Peters of The Ringer, asked Bryant about death in the literal sense, and the death of his basketball career.
NBA: Kobe Bryant Says He Doesn’t Miss Playing, ‘Not Even a Little Bit’
Kobe Bryant was one of those players that lived and breathed basketball, so when he retired, many people thought it would be hard for him to step away from the game. Well, it turns out Kobe is doing just fine and isn’t missing the court at all.
NBA: Anthony Davis Says Kobe Bryant Taught Him How to be a Leader
If you want to learn how to be a leader, Kobe Bryant is definitely someone who can give you words of wisdom. Anthony Davis got some quality time with the Black Mamba in the summer of 2015 at a Nike event. It was also Bryant who, more than anyone on the gold medal-winning 2012 U.S. Olympic squad, took the most interest in Davis, the lone college player on the team. Having just signed a five-year contract extension to stay in New Orleans, Davis felt it was time to take ownership of his team. He asked Bryant for advice.
(Photo) NBA: Kobe Bryant’s Face Mask Hits Auction Block & Expected to Bring In Thousands!
Now that Kobe Bryant is retired, all of his memorabilia is worth much more, even his face mask.
(Video) Sports: Fans Chant ‘Kobe’ as LeBron James Enters LA Rams Game
The Los Angeles Rams played their first home game in their new town and some big stars came through, including LeBron James. The LA crowd, however, didn’t give him a warm welcome.
(Photo) NBA: Kobe Bryant Congratulates Shaq On His Hall Of Fame Induction
The careers of Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant will forever be connected and they both played major roles in each others greatness. Sure they have had their personal issues on occasion over the years but all that is in the past. Kobe took to his Instagram account yesterday to congratulate the big fella on his induction and in about five years I’m sure Shaq will be doing the same to Kobe.
