He became the "Black Mamba" by thriving under pressure ... Whether it was critics questioning his background or his ability to succeed in the NBA, Kobe always responded the same way—through ...

Gianna's "Mambacita" moniker was a twist on her father Kobe Bryant's alter ego "The Black Mamba" Kobe Bryant was planning for his daughter Gianna’s future nearly one month before their tragic ...

great "Black Mamba," who scored 40 points on an efficient 14-of-23 shooting clip. Caron, a two-time All-Star who played with Kobe on the Lakers during the 2004-2005 season, felt he provoked Bean ...

and sliding mitts in an exquisite colorway that pays homage to the Black Mamba. Each item features the same distinctive shade of Dodgers blue, with white Kobe logos and Swooshes, while red ...

Vanessa shared one picture of the Nike Kobe 5 Protro in a black and gold colorway. Her caption read, "Triple Black- Year Of The Mamba - (snake emoji) YOTM." The Nike Kobe 5 Protro is an updated ...

“To his credit, I’ll say, a couple of years in, there’s probably nobody on the planet who knew more about black mamba snakes than Kobe.” Bryant enjoyed many of his best moments on the ...

The former walk-on, who played for Kobe Bryant with the Mamba Academy, soaked in the moment with her jubilant teammates. The timing, she said, felt like a sign. “I look at it as like a gift from ...