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Why is Kobe Called the "Black Mamba"? Did he give this nickname to himself?

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now why's it gotta be a BLACK mamba, huh?
 
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Quote Originally Posted by supadame:

How is it dumb? You just don't understand it. The name black mamba is not in reference to Kobe being black.

The black mamba is known in the reptile kingdom as being one of, if not the most agressive, quick, and lethal snakes on the planet. Mambas don't hit you one time then crawl away, they strike repeatedly (up to 12 times) hitting their victim with multiple doses of venom. Death usually occurs within 15 minutes to three hours, and without anti-venom, death is 100% certain, making it a certified killer.

I think it''s the best nickname in the NBA because it describes Kobe and his on-court mentality perfectly.  And we've seen on multiple occasions what he does when he's angered or riled up. Hate him, love him, whatever. He is the only TRUE killer in the NBA right now. That's why he's called the Black Mamba.

Just because something is obviously over your head doesn't make it dumb.

Exactly as I would have stated it... 

 
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Quote Originally Posted by supadame:

And to add to that, I'm a Nuggets fan. There was a point in game 4 where something happened between him and Dhantay Jones, and you could see Kobe cussing and getting visibly angry. I turned to a friend and said, "Oh shit. He's mad now, and the Nuggets are in trouble."
 
There's not another player in the NBA that can cause widespread panic when he's riled up.

 Bingo! Those of us that watch almost every Lakers game KNOW THAT LOOK! And for opponents that's exactly what it makes them think... "OH SHIT!"

 
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I didn't start this thread to hate on him, I was just curious how this name came about and if he gave it to himself, or if it was given to him by someone else.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by LetEMride:

I think he is called mamba not just because its the most poisonous snake alive but when Kobe drives to the basket, it looks like he is slithering. to add he is fast, poisonous, dangerous, and can close like no other.

hence...BLACK MAMBA

He didnt close that well vs the Celtics last year in a couple of the closer games. Hell the lakers blew a 24pt lead at home in game 4...

 
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Quote Originally Posted by MoneyShot:

He didnt close that well vs the Celtics last year in a couple of the closer games. Hell the lakers blew a 24pt lead at home in game 4...

But again. Name me another TRUE killer in the NBA right now.

I'm not gonna wait because you can't.

 
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Quote Originally Posted by FATMAT:

That chick from Colorado named him Black Mamba.  I guess the name stuck after he hit her in the poop shoot.

thats a good 1

 
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Quote Originally Posted by Skanless1:

now why's it gotta be a BLACK mamba, huh?


Ever notice that Cocoa Puffs are brown and they make you cuckoo, but Frosted Flakes have a white frosting and they are GREAT?

Not to mention that Sonny looks, talks, and acts like a crack addict, and Tony the Tiger is huge.

https://www.toplessrobot.com/sonny%20coco.jpg

https://jensorlie.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/tony-the-tiger-frosties.jpg
 
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what is crowkillers?
 
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Quote Originally Posted by Slovak:

That is the dumbest nickname. I love Kobe Bryant as a player, but that name is just plain dumb
 
And you are right, Roger Mayweather has that same nickname, that is probably where Kobe stole it from.

After watching game 1 is the nickname still dumb?

Angry and aggressive, striking repeatedly and quickly, injecting dose after dose of lethal venom into it's victim. Result is certain death.

Describes what we just saw perfectly.

 
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It began with that girl in Colorado.  You remember when he told the cops when asked why he wanted to give her a facial his reply, I'm Kobe that's my signature move.  They said he pulled out his Black Mambo and gave her the poisonous venom and the name stuck.
 
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I think it originated from what Kobe has in his pants
 
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Quote Originally Posted by pitbullowner:

what is crowkillers?

I shoot Crows and have been fighting with them for 15 years.

 
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Crows are very smart birds my friend,good luck
 
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Yeah, I know they are. I hit one with a snowball once.
 
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Crows are mean fucking birds man. Good luck. Black mamba is a  badass. Moneyshot, I'm sorry Kobe gave you the facial tonight. Guess that's why they call you moneyshot huh? Tried to tell you. They should have the muppet kid asking Lebron: Hey Lebron, why are you suce a crybaby bitch and Kobe is still kicking ass? Didn't your mama love your dumb King ass? Shake Supermans hand you classless prick! Hey Lebron, you gonna leave Cleveland aren't you?
 
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black mamba=lame ass nickname. done deal
 
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Quote Originally Posted by Crowkillers:

I shoot Crows and have been fighting with them for 15 years.

Why you shoot crows ?

 
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Quote Originally Posted by Slovak:

He has had it a couple of years now. I don't think the media likes to use it though with him being black. But like crow said the snake is green. Kobe should have watched the discovery channel's snake special before deciding on that name.


Hey Kobe supposedly is a Discovery Channel addict, so I think he knew what nick he was getting.
 
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True that. Discovery channel is pretty cool when you're high as a kite and up late.
 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by L8kersFan74:

 Bingo! Those of us that watch almost every Lakers game KNOW THAT LOOK! And for opponents that's exactly what it makes them think... "OH SHIT!"



That look starts when Kobe juts out his jaw after making an impossible shot...then you know the venom's coming next...
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