KOBE BRYANT RUMORS & GOSSIP

No dilemma: Kobe will definitely not retire..yet.

Via Twitter Kobe Bryant has already played 17 seasons. He has achieved what most players can only dream of. But for most people who know the Mamba, it’s clear that his work isn’t done yet. His resiliency takes its worst test with a major injury that has cut short his roller-coaster season. The thought had been raised that Father Time has finally caught up with the Mamba, who...
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Kobe Bryant Says He Isn’t Retiring, Thinking About Writing a Book

Kobe Bryant said he had a big announcement last night and unstable Lakers fans thought he might be announcing his retirement. Instead he announcement that he is going to fight homelessness, which is a great cause by the way. Kobe says he isn’t retiring yet and he is considering writing a book.  This is in response to Phil Jackson talking about Kobe is his book. Really?? Me....
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1 day ago  |  Discuss

Kobe on retiring: “Not yet”

Kobe Bryant took to Twitter this morning to clear up any confusion on whether or not he may consider retiring. His response is about all anyone should need moving forward. Kobe seems determined to not end his career on any terms except his own. Really?? Me. Retire?? Soon, but not yet Vino still has work to do #35 #OG #kbvff — Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) May 20, 2013 After injuring...
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Kobe Bryant Calls Phil Jackson’s Comparison to Michael Jordan ‘Apples to Oranges’

In the debate of Team Kobe vs. Team MJ, Phil Jackson picked Michael Jordan in his new book “Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success.” Kobe Bryant took issue with Jackson’s analysis in a tweet on Friday night, saying he and Jordan could not be compared. The comparisons are #apples2oranges Wonder what the perception would be if M played wit @shaq instead #differentroles #differentcareerpaths—...
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2 days ago  |  Discuss

Kobe Bryant literally dove into an ocean full of sharks

Through the years Kobe Bryant has claimed to be the ultimate competitor. The Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard has built his entire myth around it. Each and every one of his nicknames/handles point to this. ” The Assassin,” ” The Black Mamba” and other aliases serve to point to his psyche as much as they point to his basketball skills. Heidi Burgett over at Nike has just...
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4 days ago  |  Discuss
AIN'T NO BULL

Phil Jackson compares MJ, Kobe

In an upcoming memoir, legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson compares the games of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Which player does the Zen Master favor?

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5 days ago  |  1 Comment

Kobe shares gross picture from his Achilles surgery

Kobe Bryant decided to gross out every non-doctor/med school student by sharing a surgery picture of his right leg/heel on Instagram Tuesday. Kobe had an operation last month to repair the Achilles’ tendon, which he tore against the Golden State Warriors on April 12. I’m not going to say anything more because I want to get in and out of this as soon as possible. Seriously, this...
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6 days ago  |  Discuss

Kobe Bryant uploads distrubingly graphic image from his Achilles surgery (photo)

To commemorate the one-month anniversary of the surgery on his ruptured Achilles tendon that was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, Los Angeles Lakers hobbled superstar tweeted a link to his Instagram account of an extremely graphic image from when the surgery was performed. I’m not kidding. It’s not for the squeamish. Viewer discretion is advised. [...]The post Kobe Bryant uploads...
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7 days ago  |  Discuss

Kobe Bryant posts photo from Achilles surgery

If you plan on eating anytime soon, you may want to look away. Kobe Bryant, who underwent surgery on his torn left Achilles tendon on April 13, posted a picture on Tuesday of what the surgery looked like. Warning, it's a bit graphic. One month ago yesterday surgery graphic RealNoImage mambamentality instagram.compZTUNSZxNhf Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) May 14, 2013 Also on Tuesday...
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7 days ago  |  Discuss
NOT FOR THE SQUEAMISH

Kobe posts graphic pic of surgery to Instagram

A little over the top from Bean, don’t know if we needed to see his ankle open like that. Who is taking the photos by the way? Do they allow cell phones in surgery now? Get better Kobe.
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7 days ago  |  Discuss
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