How Kobe Bryant almost became Boston Celtic - ESPN
Before the 1996 NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics were awed by a young Kobe Bryant. But to that point, only a few high school players had successfully made the leap to the pros.
Kobe Bryant was almost drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1996 ...
9 hours ago · The Celtics nearly landed Kobe Bryant in 1996. Former Celtics GM Jan Volk recalls Kobe Bryant's legendary pre-draft workout and how Boston nearly selected him in 1996 before the Los Angeles Lakers got him.
Kobe Bryant envisions continuing Larry Bird's legacy with the Boston …
Oct 11, 2023 · As a kid, Kobe Bryant hated the Boston Celtics. But during an interview with ESPN's Baxter Holmes in 2015, the Black Mamba said that if the Celtics had drafted him in 1996, he would've played for the team and done his best to continue the franchise's winning tradition.
Kobe Bryant recalled his pre-draft workout with Boston
Sep 16, 2024 · Kobe almost became a Celtic? Bryant later claimed that his workout with the Celtics was one of the craziest things he had done. It's not because he became a Lakers icon later on; it's because he knew of the Celtics' rich history and championship culture.
Recounting Kobe Bryant’s most memorable Boston moments
Jan 26, 2020 · Although he ended up with a pedestrian (for him) 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists, Bryant delivered the winner with seven seconds left. It was the only game-winner he made against the...
How Kobe Bryant could have joined the Boston Celtics and …
May 28, 2024 · Boston legend Red Auerbach was big on Bryant but knew it was risky for a team in need to invest so much in a high school player. Instead of Bryant joining Larry Bird, Bill Russell, Bob Cousy and...
Jayson Tatum breaks Kobe Bryant playoff record in NBA Finals
Jun 17, 2024 · The late, great Kobe Bryant is one of Jayson Tatum's favorite players, and in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals on Monday night, the Boston Celtics superstar broke one of the Hall of Famer's playoff records.
The Celtics honor Kobe Bryant with pregame ceremony in Boston …
Prior to the Boston Celtics' home game against the Golden State Warriors at TD Garden, Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and the seven other victims of the helicopter crash are honored with a...
Celtics Honor ‘Rival,’ ‘Friend’ Kobe Bryant With Tribute – NBC Boston
Jan 30, 2020 · Those were some of the words used to describe late basketball great Kobe Bryant during the Celtics' tribute video before Thursday’s 119-104 win against the Golden State Warriors.
Kobe Bryant was the rival, but respect was always the foundation
Jan 26, 2020 · And for years, that was an all-too-common reaction to what Bryant did on the floor in leading the Lakers to -- along with the Celtics -- be the standard-bearers for NBA greatness. The impact of Bryant’s death will be felt throughout the NBA, a …
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