The game of Basketball has come a long way since it was invented by James Naismith. Like Football and Baseball it's as American as Apple Pie. NBA, which is arguably class apart from the basketball played elsewhere in the world and is one of the most watched events in America.
And one of the most recent watched star player was Kobe Bryant of LA Lakers. He may not be as famous as the legendary Michael Jordan or Kareem Abdul Jabber (who born as Lewis Alcinder followed the path of Muhammad Ali and changed his name to Kareem Jabber). But he carved his niche in NBA, taking his team LA Lakers to its heights.
Though I am no Basketball aficionado, I did not fail to notice Kobe's tryst with controversies - like the accusation of sexual assault which haunted him about a decade ago. Now with announcement of his retirement, he carries a past with him and a future to motivate many to join the star studded NBA, which along with Sprint Track and Field sports in US, is domain by African Americans.
RIP (Relax in Peace) Kobe Bryant. NBA and Lakers will never be same without you.
And one of the most recent watched star player was Kobe Bryant of LA Lakers. He may not be as famous as the legendary Michael Jordan or Kareem Abdul Jabber (who born as Lewis Alcinder followed the path of Muhammad Ali and changed his name to Kareem Jabber). But he carved his niche in NBA, taking his team LA Lakers to its heights.
Though I am no Basketball aficionado, I did not fail to notice Kobe's tryst with controversies - like the accusation of sexual assault which haunted him about a decade ago. Now with announcement of his retirement, he carries a past with him and a future to motivate many to join the star studded NBA, which along with Sprint Track and Field sports in US, is domain by African Americans.
RIP (Relax in Peace) Kobe Bryant. NBA and Lakers will never be same without you.
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