The popular image and legacy of Kobe Bryant might be a lot different if Michael Jordan wasn't afraid of snakes.

NBA legend Kobe Bryant lived up to the ‘Black Mamba’ nickname, but another basketball great was originally supposed to own it ...

The Black Mamba was created for Michael Jordan before Kobe Bryant made it legendary originally appeared on The Sporting News.

In late 2002, Nike began creating a global campaign featuring the black mamba -- and presented it to an NBA superstar. That ...

Michael Jordan was the original “Black Mamba,” according to a new story in ESPN.

Throughout Kobe Bryant's legendary NBA career, he became known as the "Black Mamba". A black mamba is a highly venomous snake ...

Back in 2002, Nike created a whole campaign around Michael Jordan and the black mamba, only to learn MJ hates snakes ...

Michael Jordan was originally pitched “Black Mamba” nickname during Air Jordan 19 campaign before it became synonymous with ...

Nike tried to brand Jordan as “Black Mamba” in 2002, but his fear of snakes killed the campaign. Kobe later embraced the nickname, making it iconic in sports history.

The investigative minds at How to Survive track the incredible speed and potent venom of Africa’s most feared snake to show ...

A new ESPN story reveals a long-forgotten connection between Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant that changed the course of basketball history.

The black mamba is one of Africa’s most feared snakes due to its speed, defensive behavior, and highly potent neurotoxic ...