Respect My Gangsta: Kobe Bryant

The old man ain't dead yet, Matt Barnes.

What Does It All Mean

I'm mad I never saw this Kobe System ad before. It would take an ego like Kobe's to put Kanye's ego in check.

The Kobe System

The Kobe System ads have been okay so far, but this one is quality, thanks to Aziz Ansari.




TJ with the assist.

What Was He Thinking?

From the Los Angeles Times:

For reasons unknown to anyone who's remotely familiar with basketball, Bow Wow challenged Bryant at his basketball camp to a game of one-on-one, wagering the rights to his next single. Naturally, the Black Mamba didn't shy away from the challenge ... err, the chance to steal candy from a baby, and humiliated him in the process. But Bow Wow wouldn't let it go. He then challenged Bryant to a rematch worth $1,000 where he could only shoot jumpers. Bryant walked away $1,000 richer with an easy way to gradually build more strength in his knee. (Note: The video contains language that some viewers might find objectionable.)

Clearly, Bow Wow doesn't subscribe to the theories of Gambling 101. One of those includes not making bets you don't have any sense of a chance of actually winning.

This is just brutal to watch. Kobe toys with him the whole time, all in front of his campers and Bow Wow's entourage.




A couple of thoughts:

1. Why the hell does Bow Wow have a guy carry around what looked to be about $10 Gs in cash in a duffle bag?
2. Nice move by Kobe to divy up his winnings among the kids.

Daily Dunk: Kobe Bryant

Just sickening... Emeka Okafor needs a medic.

Respect My Gangsta: Kobe Bryant

From ESPN Chicago:

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Barack Obama, who's been a Chicago Bulls supporter much longer than he's been the commander in chief, seamlessly transitioned from politician to trash-talking fan Monday when surrounded by the back-to-back champion Los Angeles Lakers.

"Derrick Rose may have your number," President Obama lightheartedly jabbed at Kobe Bryant as the team posed for a photograph after presenting the president with an autographed replica 2009-10 championship banner, like the one that hangs at Staples Center.

..."I said, 'If he calls that number, I'll be sure to pick up after the fifth ring,'" Bryant quipped back -- referring, naturally, to the five championship rings he has.

Ownage.

Air's Choice as an Heir?

The Kobe vs. LeBron tug-of-war may never end. But the man who may have more insight than anyone else regarding this debate sees a clear choice. It's also important to note that this video was taken last summer, prior to LeBron's playoff meltdown and "Miami Rhapsody", and long before Kobe's 5th championship.

From Ball Don't Lie:

Let's Go Lakers

Dear Kobe,

Make me proud. Please win by at least seven and keep the total score under 187.

Sincerely,

Kev.

Andre 3k + Kobe commercial

While we're on the Outkast tip, here's a Kobe commercial orchestrated by none other than Mr. Three Stacks himself.

Kobe Fan: Bananas

After watching this you will be dumbfounded. This guy starts with "Love you Kobe," throws in an invitation to go to Santa Barbara together to "hit up some charming shops" and ends with a suggestion that he and Kobe hold each other and let their bodies take over. If you need some early afternoon entertainment, you won't be disappointed after watching this.



Trek with the dish

Kobe Owns All

And unfortunately, Jeff Van Gundy, that includes you, too.

Lebron + Kobe Nike Puppet Commercial

Apparently this is a real Nike commercial. It should be funny but it's really not, so I'm giving it a fail pass.

The 2009 NBA Finals.. I mean Playoffs

Here's how it's going to play out:

Western Conference
Round 1
Lakers over Jazz in five games
Nuggets over Hornets in seven games
Mavericks over Spurs in six games
Blazers over Rockets in seven games

Round 2
Lakers over Blazers in five games
Nuggets over Mavericks in five games

Western Conference Finals
Lakers over Nuggets in five games

Eastern Conference
Round 1
Cavs over Pistons in five games
Celtics over Bulls in six games
Magic over Sixers in seven games
Heat over Hawks in six games

Round 2
Cavs over Heat in five games
Celtics over Magic in seven games

Eastern Conference Finals
Cavs over Celtics in six games

NBA FINALS
Who knows, this is going to be great. I got the Lakers but I won't bet against Lebron.

Daily Dunk: Kobe Bryant

This is why thousands and thousands of kids, teenagers and grown men have posters of this man in their bedrooms and dens.

As promised, any 360 dunk in a game will be the Daily Dunk.

Kobe Bryant selling insurance

In a move to stay on par with Lebron's incredible acting and advertising skills, Kobe presents this great commercial for Kobe's new insurance company...

Nike ID ft. Kobe, DJ AM and Mike Epps

This is a good spot. Is AM rocking the Kanyeezy's?


Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD - Mike Epps + DJ AM from Freshnessmag.com on Vimeo.

KK with the dish via Kanye's blog

Daily Dunk: Kobe Bryant

I mean, come on, Warriors. He's already arguably the best player in the game. Did you really need to offer him a frigging runway to the hoop? Good God. There should have been flashing lights along the edge of the paint and an air traffic controller sitting on the backboard.

Kobe drops the Zoom Kobe IV on ESPN

via kixandthecity

Daily Dunk: Kobe Bryant

The quality on this vid is ass but the dunk is no joke as Kobe jumps over everyone to catch the one hand splizzack on the Ducks...errr Bucks.

Guitar Heroes

If anyone was wondering how much money Guitar Hero has been making over the past few years, here's your answer: A-Rod, Kobe, Michael Phelps and Tony Hawk are now endorsing the video game. This is a somewhat comical commercial featuring the four. Apparently Kobe refused to wear boxers but he does a decent job as the lead singer.