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The Birth of the Mamba: How Kobe Forged His Ruthless Persona
There was a turning point in Kobe Bryant’s career when he stopped being just a rising star - and became the Black Mamba. In this video, I break down the moment that defined his transformation: the ...
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"The biggest thing that Coach Bryant wanted us to do is don’t be robots on the court" – Team Mamba alum shared how Kobe's advice helped her evolve on the court
After retiring from the NBA, Kobe Bryant remained connected to the game ... After a legendary career, the "Black Mamba" hung it up in 2016 — and did it in style. In his final NBA game, the ...
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"Nobody liked Kobe" - Sasha Vujavic shares how he and Kobe got along well despite other people not vibing with "Mamba"
The late, great Kobe Bryant was no different. The “Black Mamba” was known for his intense ... He knew I was coming to the team, and we kind of broke it down in 10 seconds in Italian.
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"You almost felt a sense of victory seeing him laughing" - Carmelo Anthony reveals how Kobe Bryant finally let his guard down with Team USA in 2008
Kobe Bryant wasn't known for his niceties. From a personality perspective, Bryant's relationship with his peers was classified as professional first and rarely personal after that. The "Black ...
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"You Black, you supposed to know how to play Spades" - Robert Horry shares epic Kobe Bryant story while traveling
Robert Horry joined the Los Angeles Lakers when Kobe ... "Black Mamba" exemplified an incredible determination to learn and ...
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Shaquille O'Neal admits 2001 Lakers benefited from Kobe Bryant's injury: "The best thing that happened to us"
One of the most talked-about moments in the feud between Shaquille O'Neal and the late Kobe Bryant occurred ... as the "Black Mamba" would usually be a big problem for any team.