There was a turning point in Kobe Bryant’s career when he stopped being just a rising star - and became the Black Mamba. In this video, I break down the moment that defined his transformation ...

While at Kansas, Bryant was given the nickname "Hawk-Mamba." It was a mix of Kansas' mascot (Jayhawks) and Kobe Bryant's "Black Mamba" moniker. Last year Bryant was a first-team All-Big 12 player.

2 at the Mamba Sports Academy. Remembering Kobe Bryant: Inside the Life and Legacy of the Sports Icon and 'Intensely Proud' Dad According to ESPN, the Black Mamba uniforms made their debut during ...

Williams used inspiration from the late, great Kobe Bryant’s nickname of the “Black Mamba” while coining Curry’s new “Dark Steph” moniker. “He’s no longer the underdog, babyface ...

Guard Amalia Holguin, the last student from Kobe Bryant's Mamba Academy, led Sage Hill to the California Division I State final on Friday. She had an impressive showing against Carondelet ...

the Kobe Protro 5 has become an instant iconic favorite amongst both hoops and sneaker lovers. Per Nike, the “Year of the Mamba” design, in particular, is an homage to Bryant’s intelligent ...

He started at PEOPLE's Los Angeles Bureau as a writer and reporter in 2017 and interviewed the likes of Kobe ... to drop "Mamba" — a reference to Bryant's famous nickname, the "Black Mamba ...

Vanessa Bryant ... anniversary of Kobe's date was remembered in January 2025. Vanessa has done an amazing job raising her three daughters while also ensuring the Black Mamba's legacy lives ...