“This is pretty cool”, Bryant said. While $100K is already a staggering amount of money to pay for sneakers, we anticipate to the auction to generate even more cash considering just how special it is and the fact that proceeds are going to charity.
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Dozens of media members staked out space around Bryant’s podium long before he started speaking Friday, though some just wanted to take selfies with him in the background. “This is a handsome city, truly deserving to have an All-Star game”.
“I’m looking around the room and seeing guys that I’m playing with that are tearing the league up that were like four during my first All-Star Game”, said Bryant.
“I was just taking what the defense gives us”, Fredette told NBA TV. “I’m really happy and honored to be here and see this”.
Despite the chilly temperatures, there’s perhaps no better location than Toronto for this year’s NBA All-Star festivities, says actor Tom Cavanagh.
So were his All-Star peers. With him being a 4 time MVP he decided the best solution was to return to the courts as a player.
“I want to try and encourage these kids to make the most of their days in the city, because it’s a blessing to be here and nowhere else”.
But they all know the spotlight is going to be on No. 24. “Not only for myself, but for the fans here and for all of Kobe’s fans”.
“It’s just one of those amusing things where if you feel like it’s not really turning the corner, you know calfs can really turn into a major major problem”.
“When we look at the schedule when it comes out, we’re hopeful we don’t have a back-to-back because the night before the Toronto game we can go for dinner”. “To get here and not to be able to compete, it’s tough but I am here and I’m going to make the most out of it”. “How did he do it?” “He did a lot for the city and he made his decision”. So, the All-Star selection is more of a lifetime achievement award at the end of a Hall of Fame career.
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Bryant, who played on the 2008 and 2012 US Olympic gold medal teams, struggled with injuries in recent seasons, including a torn Achilles tendon, left knee fracture and torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder. That’s insane. His body of work is second to none. Anytime I’m around him, I’m like ‘Let’s talk about this weekend.
