The Mamba

Known as the mamba...

The reason he is called the Mamba is because like the snake, Kobe's strike is deadly. The mamba is one of the worlds most deadliest snakes. Kobe Bryant is the NBA's most deadliest player. It has also been said to be the most aggressive snake in the world attacking for no reason. Kobe is the NBA's most intense player. Kobe went off without warning for 81 points against the Raptors in 06" and has plenty of 40 and 50 point games littered all through out his career. Thus why they call him the mamba.

According to Kobe, "The Mamba can strike with 99 percent accuracy at maximum speed, in rapid succession. That's the kind of basketball precision I want to have." The deadly Mamba snake is also known for raising itself four feet off the ground when threatened and being virtually impossible to kill.

Kobe is probably the best scorer in the league right now. I have not seen another player, except Michael Jordan, have the scoring repertoire and capability of Mister Bryant. Out of the current superstars in the league I'd have to say the only player with an all around game to mimic Kobe is Lebron James. Dwayne Wade when healthy can also be put in that category as a great all around player after you saw what he did in the NBA finals a few years back winning the finals MVP and bringing the Miami Heat their first NBA championship.

Watching Kobe play reminds me of when I used to watch Michael play. It's always soo exciting because you never know what he is going to do on the court and when he will have one of those memorable games like he did against the Raptors last year when he scored 81 points. So all I can say is each time you get to watch him play whether in person or on TV enjoy it because, like Michael, Kobe will not always be playing basketball so enjoy every moment of it now.