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How Kobe Bryant became Black Mamba thanks to pass by Michael Jordan

Well, there are sliding door moments in sports history, too, and today’s is that Michael Jordan, not Kobe Bryant, could have been the original “Black Mamba.”

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Kobe Bryant and the secret history of the black mamba

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Kobe Bryant’s ‘Black Mamba’ nickname was meant for another NBA legend

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Former NBA Star Unhappy With Kobe Bryant Development

The "Black Mamba" became a massive marketing empire and a legendary personal brand, but a recent report by ESPN’s Baxter Holmes reveals that Kobe Bryant wasn't Nike's first choice for the persona.

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Michael Jordan's Secret Fear Led to Kobe Bryant Becoming the 'Black Mamba'

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Michael Jordan Rejected Kobe Bryant’s Signature Moniker Over Personal Fear

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“I’m Better Than Mike”- Lamar Odom Reveals Kobe Bryant’s Ruthless Mindset During Historic Clutch Run

In a recent interview, Lamar Odom discusses Kobe Bryant’s relentless mindset during the historic clutch performance.

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ESPN to re-air Kobe Bryant's final NBA game Monday night in memory of late basketball legend

ESPN will re-air the final NBA game of Kobe Bryant's career Monday evening in memory of the late basketball legend. In that April 13, 2016, game at the Staples Center against the Utah Jazz, Bryant scored 60 points. Bryant's game will air on ESPN Monday ...

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Kobe Bryant: 'Don't need to defend' No. 93 placement in ESPN's #NBArank

ONTARIO, Calif. -- Early in the second half of the Los Angeles Lakers' 105-97 preseason loss to the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, a fan shouted from the stands at longtime star guard Kobe Bryant: "You ain't no 93!" The fan was referencing Bryant's No. 93 ...

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Lakers News: ESPN Analyst Breaks Down Kobe Bryant’s History of NBA 2K Covers

In 1999, 2K Games debuted their first NBA video game, the original "NBA 2K." The first person to grace the game's cover was none other than the Philadelphia 76ers point guard Allen Iverson. Today, 2K24 is set to release in the fall and there's no one ...