Kobe Bryant

Perhaps the most enigmatic character in basketball today is the shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers. But Kobe Bryant's intrigue goes way beyond his achievements and championships, of which has has plenty.

Sure, he won three rings with the Lakers from 2000-2002 alongside larger-than-life center Shaquille O'Neal. Sure, he scored 81 points in a game. And yes, he won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award in 2008 without ballin' in Shaq's shadow and lead Team USA to gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

But what else is so intriguing about him?

Perhaps it's all those videos of him out there. And they're not just all highlight reels. There's also the viral video of him jumping over a speeding Aston Martin. And how can we forget Shaq's informal rap candidly asking Kobe Bryant about the flavorfulness of his posterior?

Whatever the reason, it's made Bryant one of the most iconic figures in American sports. (Oh, and his jersey is the top-selling uni in China.

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  The Hoop Doctors — Authority: 138
  November 23, 2009 - Chip PattersonChip Patterson, recent graduate of University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, writes for TheHoopDoctors.com and BusterSports.com. A lifelong student of the game, he has passionately followed the NBA and College Basketball since C-Webb was calling “Timeout!”.The Bryant, Barnum, ...
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• KOBES CIRCUS SHOT OVER THE BACKBOARD

  
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  This is for all you Kobe haters out there saying that hes just ok, the guy is amazing! - Jason
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• Kobe Makes Shot From BEHIND The Basket!!!

  
  iHipHop — Authority: 152
  This is ill.  You don’t know how much it pains me to say anything good about Kobe Bryant.  It’s all good though, because the Celtics are the best team in basketball.  I’m pretty pumped to be back in the Bean and at the C’s game on Friday.  I’m going to put in the iHipHop player [...]Related posts: ...
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• Decade Debate: Greatest sports rivalries

  
  The Scores Report - The National Sports Blog — Authority: 578
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• Black Mamba And The Chosen One Named NBA Players Of The Week

  
  Slam Dunk Central — Authority: 486
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• Kobe Hits From Behind the Backboard

  
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• Fantasy Basketball Roundup: Week 4

  
  Sports of Boston — Authority: 516
  Uh-oh, I committed a cardinal sin for any fantasy owner. I missed setting my lineups in one league this week, and as a result, I lost 5-4. Any serious fantasy sports player will tell you that the #1 rule is to never forget to set those lineups. Hey, I’m human baby, I make mistakes. More importantly, you can learn ...
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• Kobe’s amazing over-the-backboard shot

  
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• NBA Hit List power ranking, 11.23

  
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  Ranking the League from worst to first…30. New Jersey Nets (0-13) — Lawrence Frank is the Charlie Weis of the NBA, only without the actual expectations to win. If the Nets challenge the record for most consecutive losses to start a season, will Frank survive with his job?29. Minnesota Timberwolves (1-12) — ...
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• Kobe Over The Backboard Glory

  
  Lakers-Fan.com — Authority: 124
  Kobe flings up a shot from behind the backboard. How does he make these crazy shots? He’s black mamba baby.
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• NBA Power Rankings: Orlando Jumps While Portland Falls

  
  Bleacher Report - Front Page — Authority: 778
  1. Orlando Vince Carter has struggled the past two games, going for a combined 19-53, though he did hit a game winner against Boston. But Van Gundy doesnt need to worry, his defense has finally started to improve holding teams to just 91.2 points in the last five games.  2. Atlanta Seven straight wins? No problem, ...
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• Kobe goes over the backboard — and back at Larry Bird

  
  Lakers blog — Authority: 592
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• LOS ANGELES LAKERS UPDATES : AMA EDITION

  
  Eazee Street — Authority: 449
  Kobe and the gang are up to their old tricks as they top the Thunder.  The celebrity spectators were in full effect as the AMAs were not far from Staples.  Kobe and crew didnt disappoint with more than a few highlights as well as a nice comfortable win.   Peep Kobes behind the backboard jumper...crazy.   It was ...
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• Reebok Still Talkin’ Quote of the Day 11.23

  
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• Bryant Named West’s Player of the Week

  
  Lakers.com BasketBlog — Authority: 524
  Kobe Bryant was named the Western Conference Players of the Week for games played Monday, Nov. 16, through Sunday, Nov. 22, by the NBA. It’s the 23rd time in Bryant’s career that he’s earned such an honor. Bryant was terrific in leading the Lakers to a 3-0 week, averaging 29.8 points (second in the West), 6.7 ...
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• Bryant, Brown Produce Highlight Reel

  
  Lakers.com BasketBlog — Authority: 524
  Anytime you want to check out the highlights from a Lakers game, you can click on our Gameday Page and watch from there. The win against Oklahoma City featured so many fun moments - courtesy in large part of Kobe Bryant and Shannon Brown - that we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss it. Take a peek if you ...
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• Kobe Bryant is Talented at Basketball

  
  The Slanch Report — Authority: 577
  One of the reasons why I dislike Kobe Bryant is that, like with Alex Rodriguez, he comes off as fake and his public persona seems totally forced and manufactured. Having said that, (nod, Larry David) he is absolutely SICK at basketball, take these two plays from Sunday’s Lakers/Thunder game, Kobe may be a giant ...
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• Kobe Bryant Hits A Shot From Behind The Backboard

  
  Total Pro Sports — Authority: 640
  It is hard to believe that after all the acrobatic shots Kobe Bryant has made over the course of his career, he can still find ways to amaze us with his on-the-court antics. Last night at the Staples Center he was at it once again. How do you even defend this guy when he makes shots like this? I guess you dont. ...
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• [video] Kobe Bryant’s Impossible Behind the Backboard Shot

  
  STREET KNOWLEDGE MEDIA — Authority: 518
  Source: HuffPostThis kid is locked in and I think he has surpassing Michael Jordan on his mind. Check out this impossible shot against the Thunder from the best basketball player on the planet(sorry Lebron).Posted in NEWS Tagged: kobe bryant, Lebron James, los angeles lakers, nba, trick shot
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