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Kobe Bryant directs his teammates during a game against the Timberwolves on Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, at Staples Center. (Photo by Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

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Kobe Bryant directs his teammates during a game against the Timberwolves on Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, at Staples Center. (Photo by Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Kobe Bryant has done quite a few entertaining commercials. But none are quite as thrilling as this one. Bryant always seemed to entertain fans off the court; one way he did so was by sharing his off-court activities through these commercials. Not only that, but his interests were vast apart from sports.
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Bryant had different models of his shoes coming in, especially after his repeat in 2010. One of his shoe commercials with Kanye West is remembered by true Kobe fans even today. Bryant had done several commercials with rap legend, Kanye West, and this was one of them. This iconic clip also revealed Kobe’s strategies.
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Kobe Bryant once played against Kanye’s team
In 2011, Nike released a Black Mamba film, for Kobe’s new shoe model, Nike Zoom Kobe VI. This short film was directed by American filmmaker Robert Rodriguez. It started off by portraying Kanye as the villain, while Kobe was going to be his last victim. Kanye is named ‘The Boss’ and he released his gruesome players against Kobe.
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Bryant slows down and predicts his opponent’s next move. But as Kobe goes on to score against his opponents, Kanye pushes him off; However, Bryant returns and scares off his opponents again. Kanye tries to escape, but Kobe makes sure he does not come back for him. This short commercial was pretty entertaining, starring two big icons.
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Kobe had shown his Hollywood side in this action-filled short film and won hearts all-around for his heroic performance. Notably, not only did he have an interest in acting, but Bryant was also a producer. His animated short film, ‘Dear Basketball’, won an Oscar in 2018.
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Bryant was a familiar face on American television right from the start of his career. He was also seen in an old Sports Center commercial, which fans miss to date. Truly, he remains one of the most iconic players to have graced the sport to date.
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