Tag: kobe
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Kobe’s legacy celebrated in Nike’s new film ‘Better’
Nike Philippines will honor the legacy of Kobe Bryant (1978 – 2020) with Mamba Week 23 – 27 August. The week of programming brings together athletes, communities, inspiration and innovation which commemorate his enduring legacy and transcendent Mamba Mentality. Mamba Mentality is about getting better, every day, in everything we do. In his own words,…
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The sneakers that Nike will release for Mamba Week
Nike’s Mamba Week is a celebration of Kobe Bryant’s legacy both on and off the court. Kobe’s remarkable impact on the game of basketball also applied to footwear design. Throughout his career, Kobe pushed Nike Basketball to explore the competitive advantages gained through low-profile, highly-responsive design. It was an aspirational challenge as much as it…
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Kobe Bryant to have both jersey numbers retired
Kobe Bryant is arguably one of the greatest players to play in the NBA. But he’s also arguably one of the greatest players to ever don a Lakers jersey. That’s why on December 18, during halftime of the Lakers’ game against the Golden State Warriors, the franchise will retire not just one, but two of…
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Q&A with Roland Lazenby, author of Showboat: The Life of Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant will always be one of my favorite NBA players. I was crushed the day he announced that he was going to hang up his sneakers. I was crushed after he played his last game, even when he did go out in the most Kobe-esque style. That’s why when I found out that Roland…
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‘Showboat’: Roland Lazenby’s book on Kobe Bryant out now
I’ve been itching to buy Roland Lazenby’s Showboat ever since I read an article about it. He’s the same author who wrote Michael Jordan: The Life, which I enjoyed. When I saw FullyBooked’s Instagram post that the book was already available at their stores, I immediately got off my ass and headed to the branch nearest…
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