Another source who worked closely with Bryant for many

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Michael Jordan’s Dislike for Snakes Turned Kobe Bryant Into Black Mamba

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

Nike tried making Michael Jordan Black Mamba before Kobe Bryant, but scrapped it for one key reason

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

Jordan Brand Developed Black Mamba Ad Years Before the Snake Was Associated with Kobe Bryant

Michael Jordan was almost the Black Mamba. According to a fascinating new story on ESPN.com by Baxter Holmes, Jordan Brand developed a shoe and ad campaign inspired by the venomous snake in 2003, ...

The Black Mamba was created for Michael Jordan before Kobe Bryant made it legendary

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Kobe Bryant and the secret history of the black mamba

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

Join us as we navigate a heart-pounding snake rescue, handling one of the world’s deadliest creatures, the Black Mamba.