In partnership with Vanessa Bryant, Nike’s relationship with the Bryant family will focus on championing a new generation of fans and encouraging youth participation in sport. The first new shoe from the partnership, the Kobe 6 Protro “Mambacita Sweet 16” will honor Gigi Bryant. All proceeds from the shoe will benefit the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation.
Source: Nike News
Source: Nike News
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Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Kobe Bryant Estate and Nike have reached deal to continue a partnership, Vanessa Bryant announces. Nike is donating 100 percent of net proceeds of Gianna Bryant’s shoes to Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation – and sides will establish a youth basketball center in Southern Cali. – 6:09 PM
Kobe Bryant Estate and Nike have reached deal to continue a partnership, Vanessa Bryant announces. Nike is donating 100 percent of net proceeds of Gianna Bryant’s shoes to Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation – and sides will establish a youth basketball center in Southern Cali. – 6:09 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
💯 The ongoing Robert Sarver investigation
💯 Kyrie’s return to home games
💯 Covering the Kobe-Shaq Lakers
#RealOnes with @Logan Murdock and @Howard Beck: open.spotify.com/episode/5j2pCa… – 5:11 PM
💯 The ongoing Robert Sarver investigation
💯 Kyrie’s return to home games
💯 Covering the Kobe-Shaq Lakers
#RealOnes with @Logan Murdock and @Howard Beck: open.spotify.com/episode/5j2pCa… – 5:11 PM
Roland Lazenby @lazenby
Having written 2 books on Kobe and several volumes of Lakers history among many other NBA projects over 40 years, I have quite an archive of my interviews and research, little of it more touching than this photo of Kobe and father Joe. pic.twitter.com/FWOz8ZiBkA – 11:23 AM
Having written 2 books on Kobe and several volumes of Lakers history among many other NBA projects over 40 years, I have quite an archive of my interviews and research, little of it more touching than this photo of Kobe and father Joe. pic.twitter.com/FWOz8ZiBkA – 11:23 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
The @Phoenix Suns Devin Booker scored 28 points in a win over the Timberwolves, reaching 11,000 career points in the process.
He’s the fourth-youngest player in NBA history to reach that mark (age in years-days):
23-324 LeBron James
24-104 Kevin Durant
25-099 Kobe Bryant
25-144 Booker pic.twitter.com/cilM1YoPzy – 9:11 AM
The @Phoenix Suns Devin Booker scored 28 points in a win over the Timberwolves, reaching 11,000 career points in the process.
He’s the fourth-youngest player in NBA history to reach that mark (age in years-days):
23-324 LeBron James
24-104 Kevin Durant
25-099 Kobe Bryant
25-144 Booker pic.twitter.com/cilM1YoPzy – 9:11 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It means so much. Those were my favorite players ever growing up.”
Devin Booker on becoming the fourth-youngest player in #NBA75 history to reach 11K points behind LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Kobe Bryant. #Suns pic.twitter.com/VHQfjZ1GUf – 2:32 AM
“It means so much. Those were my favorite players ever growing up.”
Devin Booker on becoming the fourth-youngest player in #NBA75 history to reach 11K points behind LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Kobe Bryant. #Suns pic.twitter.com/VHQfjZ1GUf – 2:32 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“The young buck can score the ball.” #Suns coach on Monty Williams on Devin Booker.
11K points fourth-youngest with the other three with LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Kobe Bryant (Rest in Power) being the other three. – 10:47 PM
“The young buck can score the ball.” #Suns coach on Monty Williams on Devin Booker.
11K points fourth-youngest with the other three with LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Kobe Bryant (Rest in Power) being the other three. – 10:47 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker is the 4th-youngest player in NBA history to reach 11,000 career points, trailing only LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Kobe Bryant – 10:28 PM
Devin Booker is the 4th-youngest player in NBA history to reach 11,000 career points, trailing only LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Kobe Bryant – 10:28 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
#FeetHeat Mamba edition 🔥🔥🔥
#Pacers | #Kings | 📸 me pic.twitter.com/Q7tdRJhelJ – 7:01 PM
#FeetHeat Mamba edition 🔥🔥🔥
#Pacers | #Kings | 📸 me pic.twitter.com/Q7tdRJhelJ – 7:01 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Story: Who are the most influential NBA players ever? I polled a mix of 52 former and current NBA players to find out. Michael Jordan won in a landslide. Find out where LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, and others finished on @HoopsHype. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-play… – 5:43 PM
Story: Who are the most influential NBA players ever? I polled a mix of 52 former and current NBA players to find out. Michael Jordan won in a landslide. Find out where LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, and others finished on @HoopsHype. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-play… – 5:43 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 2007, the @Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant scored 50 points in a 111-105 win over the Hornets, his last of four consecutive 50-point games.
The only other player in NBA history to record at least four straight 50-point games is Wilt Chamberlain (multiple times). pic.twitter.com/2m495R4Q5j – 11:01 AM
📅 On this day in 2007, the @Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant scored 50 points in a 111-105 win over the Hornets, his last of four consecutive 50-point games.
The only other player in NBA history to record at least four straight 50-point games is Wilt Chamberlain (multiple times). pic.twitter.com/2m495R4Q5j – 11:01 AM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
LeBron James, Joel Embiid, and Giannis Antetokounmpo are within reach of 30 ppg this season. It’s rare to have 3 players average 30+ in a season. It’s only happened once in last 35 years and twice in the last 55 years.
Last time was in 2005-06, with Kobe, Iverson, and LeBron. pic.twitter.com/7U87VIKtDr – 5:47 PM
LeBron James, Joel Embiid, and Giannis Antetokounmpo are within reach of 30 ppg this season. It’s rare to have 3 players average 30+ in a season. It’s only happened once in last 35 years and twice in the last 55 years.
Last time was in 2005-06, with Kobe, Iverson, and LeBron. pic.twitter.com/7U87VIKtDr – 5:47 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
15 years ago this week (March of 2007):
Kobe Bryant scored 50+ points in four straight games
65 points vs Blazers
50 points vs T-Wolves
60 points vs Grizzlies
50 points vs Hornets
Bean AVERAGED 56.3 points while shooting over 54% from the floor, 52% from deep and 93% on FT’s pic.twitter.com/CZzrnc7hDl – 9:27 AM
15 years ago this week (March of 2007):
Kobe Bryant scored 50+ points in four straight games
65 points vs Blazers
50 points vs T-Wolves
60 points vs Grizzlies
50 points vs Hornets
Bean AVERAGED 56.3 points while shooting over 54% from the floor, 52% from deep and 93% on FT’s pic.twitter.com/CZzrnc7hDl – 9:27 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
LeBron James last night:
✅ 38 PTS
✅ 11 REB
✅ 12 AST
In NBA history, there have been eight 30-point triple-doubles recorded by players age 35 years or older.
James is responsible for six of them. Kobe Bryant and Larry Bird recorded one each. pic.twitter.com/3CBZNPI8Xp – 9:01 AM
LeBron James last night:
✅ 38 PTS
✅ 11 REB
✅ 12 AST
In NBA history, there have been eight 30-point triple-doubles recorded by players age 35 years or older.
James is responsible for six of them. Kobe Bryant and Larry Bird recorded one each. pic.twitter.com/3CBZNPI8Xp – 9:01 AM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
LeBron James is the first Lakers player with 3 straight 35-point games since Kobe Bryant in January 2012.
He is also the first Lakers player with 3 straight games of 35 points and 55% shooting since Shaquille O’Neal in March 2000. – 9:26 PM
LeBron James is the first Lakers player with 3 straight 35-point games since Kobe Bryant in January 2012.
He is also the first Lakers player with 3 straight games of 35 points and 55% shooting since Shaquille O’Neal in March 2000. – 9:26 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 30-point triple-doubles after turning 35:
6 — LeBron James
1 — Kobe Bryant
1 — Larry Bird pic.twitter.com/xaohPQokTv – 8:56 PM
Most 30-point triple-doubles after turning 35:
6 — LeBron James
1 — Kobe Bryant
1 — Larry Bird pic.twitter.com/xaohPQokTv – 8:56 PM
Marla Ridenour @MRidenourABJ
No standing ovation, but a big roar when LeBron James is announced. Lots of Lakers jerseys, mostly for James, but a few wearing Kobe Bryant. – 7:07 PM
No standing ovation, but a big roar when LeBron James is announced. Lots of Lakers jerseys, mostly for James, but a few wearing Kobe Bryant. – 7:07 PM