Kobe Bryant Studied a Hunting Cheetah to Improve His Fadeaway Jumper

[waseem780]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2212948-kobe-bryant-studied-a-hunting-cheetah-to-improve-his-fadeaway-jumper?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=programming


Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant has one of the greatest fadeaway jumpers ever. Had it not been for the Discovery Channel, it may not be what it is today.

You read that right. The Discovery Channel gets credit for Bryant's fadeaway jumper being so devastating.

The Black Mamba revealed in an interview with The New York Times' Philip Galanes that he was watching television when he figured out a way to improve his form:

"When you watch me shoot my fadeaway jumper, you’ll notice my leg is always extended. I had problems making that shot in the past. It’s tough. So one day I’m watching the Discovery Channel and see a cheetah hunting. When the cheetah runs, its tail always gives it balance, even if it’s cutting a sharp angle. And that’s when I was like: My leg could be the tail, right?"

It's no secret that Bryant has taken some pages out of Michael Jordan's book in the past. But a cheetah? The Black Mamba will apparently look anywhere and everywhere for help on his game.

Given how much success Bryant has had with the jumper, other players may want to flip on the Discovery Channel and start taking notes. Who knows where the Black Mamba would be had he not studied cheetahs.

[moe94]

cheetabe
2fastbe

Kobe is learning from the animal kingdom. Kobe is the greatest.

[Legends66NBA7]

Brownie points for Bryant. Always like the animal stories.

[Dr. Ice]

[B]"And that

[guy]

He's so full of shit :oldlol:

[K Xerxes]

I wonder what animal he studied to improve his rape technique.

[ArbitraryWater]

This guy :roll: :roll:

Dude is Comedy.. He'll say some hilarious things once he's retired and "passing on wisdom"

[Trollsmasher]

I wonder what animal he studied to improve his rape technique.
dolphin

[ralph_i_el]

I heard he studied chimpanzees to improve his shitty chucking

[SpecialQue]

I heard he studied chimpanzees to improve his shitty chucking

Goddamn it. I'll admit I laughed at this.

[SyRyanYang]

lmao this guy is the biggest bullshitter there is
Kobe for president:rockon:

[JohnMax]

Kobe refuses to give Dirk props, gives cheetah credit instead

[MavsSuperFan]

so beta to learn from cheetahs and not lions

[oh the horror]

[QUOTE=Dr. Ice][B]"And that

[Hoopz2332]

He's so full of shit :oldlol:


:oldlol:

[red1]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2212948-kobe-bryant-studied-a-hunting-cheetah-to-improve-his-fadeaway-jumper
lol

[red1]

cornybe

[Mr. Jabbar]

kobe is the ultimate adapter/evolver, what takes nature thousands of years kobe adapts during his lifespan

the killer instinct of the black mamba
balance of the cheetah
loyalty of a dog
longevity of the galapagos tortoise

meanwhile at cleveland

killer instinct; goldfish
etc..

[outbreak]

kobe is the ultimate adapter/evolver, what takes nature thousands of years kobe adapts during his lifespan

the killer instinct of the black mamba
balance of the cheetah
loyalty of a dog
longevity of the galapagos tortoise

meanwhile at cleveland

killer instinct; goldfish
etc..

I like Kobe but seriously you're terrible

the killer instinct of the black mamba = misses more game winning shots than anyone
balance of the cheetah = lol wtf
loyalty of a dog = demands trades and has a bad record for throwing team mates/coaches under the bus, cheats on his wife (not to mention betrays women by raping them)
longevity of the galapagos tortoise = has been declining horribly for the last few seasons

The guy had a long span as the best player in the league but stop acting like he's some kind of god. He has just as many flaws as many other players

[Y2Gezee]

I wonder what animal he studied to improve his rape technique.

http://mediamalarkydotcom.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/tonight-you2.jpg

Couldn't resist

[jongib369]

What I've learned from observing animals

http://youtu.be/2F3CMVagiHQ?t=7s

[iTare]

**** LeShit, that's the only overrated piece of shitty ass player I hate.. Why?

1. After a huge loss against the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference Final, he didn't shake hands to the winning team and bitch out like a crybaby and yet fans still call him "King James?" More like Queen James.

2. A sophomore college kid dunk over LeShit James, and nike confiscated a ****ing tape of LeShit getting dunk over by a Xavier college boy.

3. No kids should look up to LeShit as a role model.

[Cocaine80s]

**** LeShit, that's the only overrated piece of shitty ass player I hate.. Why?

1. After a huge loss against the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference Final, he didn't shake hands to the winning team and bitch out like a crybaby and yet fans still call him "King James?" More like Queen James.

2. A sophomore college kid dunk over LeShit James, and nike confiscated a ****ing tape of LeShit getting dunk over by a Xavier college boy.

3. No kids should look up to LeShit as a role model.
This is a kobe thread

[outbreak]

This is a kobe thread

To be fair this is ISH, a post about Lebron/Kobe has a 50/50 chance of being on topic

[Cold soul]

This is a kobe thread

Sadly, most Kobe or Lebron threads get derailed and turned into Kobe vs. Lebron. This sucks but it's just the way it is on ISH.

[JT123]

I like Kobe but seriously you're terrible

the killer instinct of the black mamba = misses more game winning shots than anyone
balance of the cheetah = lol wtf
loyalty of a dog = demands trades and has a bad record for throwing team mates/coaches under the bus, cheats on his wife (not to mention betrays women by raping them)
longevity of the galapagos tortoise = has been declining horribly for the last few seasons

The guy had a long span as the best player in the league but stop acting like he's some kind of god. He has just as many flaws as many other players
:applause:

[CavaliersFTW]

Kobe studied sloths too

https://i.imgflip.com/ts9x.jpg

http://www.quickmeme.com/img/45/45c3428e9fa0c9c3903762d8e70814b655ae889f3abfcd2a64 6f45a4645c5c4b.jpg

[oh the horror]

The rape jokes are about as old as the bible at this point. I don't get it, it provides zero spark these days.


What gets me is this is a board filled with men, who should all know these athletes get accused falsely all the time. Yet the men are the ones quick to label a dude a rapist for the rest of his life if some broad throws throws that out there. THAT is a damn shame.

[sportjames23]

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pcZNq2OZbf8/VAZeMNlAADI/AAAAAAAAFaw/xs5JS2ztTk0/s400/kobe.jpg


:roll: :roll: :roll:

[sportjames23]

kobe is the ultimate adapter/evolver, what takes nature thousands of years kobe adapts during his lifespan

the killer instinct of the black mamba
balance of the cheetah
loyalty of a dog
longevity of the galapagos tortoise

meanwhile at cleveland

killer instinct; goldfish
etc..


:roll: :roll: :roll:

[sportjames23]

The rape jokes are about as old as the bible at this point. I don't get it, it provides zero spark these days.


What gets me is this is a board filled with men, who should all know these athletes get accused falsely all the time. Yet the men are the ones quick to label a dude a rapist for the rest of his life if some broad throws throws that out there. THAT is a damn shame.


It's ISH (and the internet overall), bruh. Once a meme sets, it's over.

[tomtucker]

Should have studied this one insted
.
.
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/nbacardDOTnet/zz%20NBA%20Photo%20Gallery/z%20Funny%20NBA%20Photos/0%20Players/Lebron%20James/aka%20gorilla/lbj-gorilla.jpg

[Noyze]

I heard he studied chimpanzees to improve his shitty chucking
:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

But seriously, i call bullshit on this. Trying to make it seem like he studies everything

[ArbitraryWater]

**** LeShit, that's the only overrated piece of shitty ass player I hate.. Why?

1. After a huge loss against the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference Final, he didn't shake hands to the winning team and bitch out like a crybaby and yet fans still call him "King James?" More like Queen James.

2. A sophomore college kid dunk over LeShit James, and nike confiscated a ****ing tape of LeShit getting dunk over by a Xavier college boy.

3. No kids should look up to LeShit as a role model.

Wasn't you a LeBron fan? http://hoops-nation.com/community/public/style_emoticons/default/yallniggastrippin.png

[kentatm]

Kobe refuses to give Dirk props, gives cheetah credit instead

for real

what a joke that this fool is so narcissistic that he is gonna try and claim he developed the damn one legged fadeaway that Dirk popularized in the NBA.

[Sakkreth]

Is Kobe trolling or is he that stupid... ?
http://fcdn.roadbikereview.com/attachments/wheels-tires/286773d1379373180-looking-pictures-green-hubs-not-sure-if-troll-just-very-stupid.jpg

[dh144498]

kobe is the ultimate adapter/evolver, what takes nature thousands of years kobe adapts during his lifespan

the killer instinct of the black mamba
balance of the cheetah
loyalty of a dog
longevity of the galapagos tortoise

meanwhile at cleveland

killer instinct; goldfish
etc..

:roll:
:roll:
:oldlol:
:lol