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Kobe Bryant and secret history of black mamba

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Why Michael Jordan Turned Down Nike's 'Black Mamba' Campaign That Went to Kobe Bryant

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The Black Mamba was created for Michael Jordan before Kobe Bryant made it legendary

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Nike tried making Michael Jordan Black Mamba before Kobe Bryant, but scrapped it for one key reason

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Kobe Bryant’s ‘Black Mamba’ nickname was meant for another NBA legend

NBA legend Kobe Bryant lived up to the ‘Black Mamba’ nickname, but another basketball great was originally supposed to own it.

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Michael Jordan Rejected Kobe Bryant’s Signature Moniker Over Personal Fear

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Michael Jordan’s Fear of Snakes Turned Kobe Bryant Into Black Mamba

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Black Mamba Origin Story: Kobe Bryant's nickname was actually meant for Michael Jordan

Throughout Kobe Bryant's legendary NBA career, he became known as the "Black Mamba". A black mamba is a highly venomous snake that's considered a cold-blooded killer: Exactly what Bryant wanted to be,

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Statues of NBA players around the world: Dwyane Wade, Kobe Bryant, and more

NBA legends live on around the world through statues. Icons like Kobe Bryant will get three at the Lakers arena, and Bulls fans can always check out Michael Jordan's famous statue at the United Center.