Above Feature Photo: Kobe Bryant: Laker for Life Paperback – by The Los Angeles Daily News
Kobe Bryant once said he bleeds Purple & Gold, which he did for Twenty years, Five NBA Championships, Two NBA Finals MVPs, One NBA MVP, and Eighteen All-Star appearances. Kobe even scored an amazing 60 points on April 13, 2016 against the Utah Jazz, and on this day was his last episode, he says he’s done. Kobe’s teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers have witnessed greatness, and even though they’ve had the worst season in Lakers history, there will be no one like him. Yes, players will rise, but not like KB24 or KB8. Magic Johnson and Shaquille O’Neal called him the greatest of all time in the Purple and Gold. The Fans at the Staples Center and LA Live in Downtown Los Angeles went absolutely crazy last Wednesday, to get the last chance to witness greatness. They sold over 1.2 Million dollars in Kobe merchandise to set a one day record.
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Lakers co-owner Jeanie Buss was unaware that Byron Scott was going to be fired” Article by Andrew Lynch – Fox Sports
Firing a head coach and moving on to a new era for your NBA team is a pretty hefty decision. One imagines that when it’s time to move on, the organization needs to be on the same page — or, at the very least, that the important people would be informed of the pending change.
So what will be he’s next episode? Some believe that Kobe would make a great new head Coach for the Lakers, but with Byron Scott as Kobe’s long time mentor, this would not sit very well to even think about replacing him, as well as giving up aspirations outside of Basketball spending time with his family. Even though, Coach Scott will not return next season with the Los Angeles Lakers, as a controversial decision announced on Sunday April, 24 2016 by Jim Buss head of Basketball Operations. This was of course unbeknownst to Co-Owner Jeanie Buss who has the final say, with whom will run the front office, the Lakers future is definitely hanging within the balance.
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We at Socialbilitty however, imagine that Kobe Bryant will create Multimedia content geared towards Sports and Entertainment. He has already partnered up with, and has invested Millions in Body Armor, a new sports drink that’s boasts to be healthier and tastier than its competitors. Something the National Basketball Association should utilize to best of their benefit. Kobe is now tackling the Entrepreneur world much like he did on the Basketball court.
Kobe’s company Kobe, Inc., also has an Entertainment arm Kobe Studios, LLC, and were looking forward to enjoying his content. Knowing that he’ll be guarding the plans for his company very closely, with his hands on approach to his new game. So watch out Hollywood, Kobe’s content will include Movies, TV shows and multimedia with Sports as the Company’s theme, utilizing his knowledge of Basketball and Sports in general to become Champion once again. He’s actually already started, with Kobe Bryant’s Muse a documentary which aired on the Showtime networks as of February 28, 2015. Kobe is no stranger Philanthropy in the business world however, with his formation of the Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation in 2006 with his wife Vanessa. A Non-Profit organization geared towards improving the lives of youth and families in need.
In film world however, there is a thing called a treatment, which is created when a Screenwriter is putting together ideas for a script. This is the first quarter when putting together an entire movie. Some bypass this important step, but it’s crucial in planning the blueprint commonly known as the screenplay.
Socialbilitty is doing just that with a Treatment for the remake of the TV Show “The White Shadow” which aired on CBS from 1978 to 1981, which starred the late Ken Howard who is also responsible for being influential in the SAG-AFTRA merger of 2012 as their President. This TV series was and will always represent his fundamental attitude. It will also serve to be a great a great opportunity for product placement of the Body Armor sports drink, as well as a great way to pay homage to the late actor’s career in television.
This great Basketball story is about a Caucasian Head Coach in a predominantly Black inner city High School, not only teaching the game of Basketball, but life itself. The ultimate goal is to win! Kind of reminds us of a younger Phil Jackson. Hopefully, with the securing of the rights to the story, this can be a venture for both Socialbilitty and Kobe, Inc., in a quest to find more compelling content.
So congratulations Kobe, and thank you for a job well done accomplishing your goals, and in the process you’ve inspired other players throughout the NBA young and old, countless numbers of fans around the world, even the haters. That’s what a true baller is supposed to do. Big Up’s to you and your beautiful family, your friends, and now former Laker teammates… Go Lakers!!!.
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Article by Darren Rovell – ESPN Senior Writer Interview With Kobe on March 24, 2014
Faced with the reality of the final years of his career, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant announced on Sunday his plans to start his next career: Businessman.
Article by Mike Bresnahan staff writer Los Angeles Times
Kobe Bryant finished with 60 points in his final game of his career, leading the Lakers to an improbable win 101-96 over the Utah Jazz.
Article by Trevor Lane – Lakers Nation
There was some magic left in that battered, weary body after all. Kobe Bryant has played the final game of his professional career, and in doing so, he produced undoubtedly the most remarkable moments of a trying season.
#WeGotTacos one more time for the Mamba!! @JackBox pic.twitter.com/tHa4thsPlz
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Through the Years
KOBE
BRYAN Article by Ben Golliver – Sports Illustrated
Bryant’s Hall of Fame career with the Lakers was so long and so decorated that even “The short version” could go on for pages and pages. With Bryant heading into retirement this week, here’s a year-by-year retrospective tracing his journey from teenage rookie to living legend.
The good times! Best 1-2 punch of all time! Thanks for the memories Kobe #34 #24 #8 #mamba #diesel
Bibb pic.twitter.com/qQzLofdhC9— SHAQ (@SHAQ) April 14, 2016