Kobe uses a personal helicopter to travel from his home to Staples center every day

gangsta shit.

[QUOTE=Kobe Jnr]Is LA traffic that bad?[/QUOTE]

A resounding yes, the 405 from Newport to Downtown LA is brutal.

i think if he dies itll boost his reputation and fame..i say go for it kobe im with u for life

In a GQ article, he said the chopper is because he can't be cramped up in a vehicle in LA traffic.

This is a win-win situation. If Kobe takes a helicopter and survives, he gets to the game faster. If the helicopter crashes, he instantly becomes about twice as respected by the general population. It's how it works. Steve Ray Vaughan was actually a second-rate blues guitarist until he died in a helicopter crash.

[QUOTE]A resounding yes, the 405 from Newport to Downtown LA is brutal.[/QUOTE]

Completely agree w/ the above. Even without traffic, it's almost a 1 hour drive. During rush hour, expect 3 hours.

Regarding helicopters and safety, the concern w/ them is mainly bad weather that causes them to crash (you'd be surprised how many medical helicopters crash for this reason). That could be one reason why he doesn't have a helipad at his house (for those of you who don't know the area, Newport Beach is often surrounded by dense fog, especially along the 71 private highway, where I'm assuming he lives since it's the more expensive homes).

[url]http://www.medpagetoday.com/Washington-Watch/Washington-Watch/12789[/url]

[QUOTE=Hammertime]This is a win-win situation. If Kobe takes a helicopter and survives, he gets to the game faster. If the helicopter crashes, he instantly becomes about twice as respected by the general population. It's how it works. Steve Ray Vaughan was actually a second-rate blues guitarist until he died in a helicopter crash.[/QUOTE]

I dont see how this is remotely funny.

[QUOTE=Hammertime]This is a win-win situation. If Kobe takes a helicopter and survives, he gets to the game faster. If the helicopter crashes, he instantly becomes about twice as respected by the general population. It's how it works. Steve Ray Vaughan was actually a second-rate blues guitarist until he died in a helicopter crash.[/QUOTE]

"second rate"??? WTF?
SRV was very well respected long before he died.

[QUOTE=gyu]Maintaining the helicopter + paying the pilot >>>> owning a car

Of course Kobe is insanely rich so money is not an issue, but once he starts declining and get paid significantly less he'll start feeling the effects.[/QUOTE]
by that time he'll be out of the league and won't need to constantly commute for basketball

It makes sense if you can afford it and are not scared of flying. Time is valuable. Who wants to waste 1-3 hours of driving instead of getting there in less than half hour (both way). Not only you have time to do other things but can be less tense by the time you get to the showtime center. Not to mention less risk of drive by shooting, idiots dropping stones over the freeway, slow annoying drivers, text messaging drivers, crazy fans, paparazi, and earthquake. You'd be so tire by the time you get there just by driving. I bet all superstars do the same if they live far away from their downtown arena.

Driving probably has more risk than flying. I wouldn't be surprise if some statistic shows that way.

Out of the tens of thousands of Kobe stans, no one can tell me the make and model of his helicopter? C'mon CantStop, you're slipping.

[QUOTE=pete's montreux]Out of the tens of thousands of Kobe stans, no one can tell me the make and model of his helicopter? C'mon CantStop, you're slipping.[/QUOTE]
We're not Paparazzi and stalkers.

the helicopter may actually save him money, given the value of his time.
don't be surprised if certain business entities are footing the bill for the helicopter too, such that, at worst, it is merely a write-off.

u guys do know if the helicopter is about to break kobe can just use a parachute ?

[QUOTE=pete's montreux]Out of the tens of thousands of Kobe stans, no one can tell me the make and model of his helicopter? C'mon CantStop, you're slipping.[/QUOTE]
Bell 407, pilots name is Donald "chipp" Reynolds, WM 39 years old originally from Montebello California, size 10 1/2 shoe prefers his coffee with a splash of half and half but mocha mix will do in a pinch, serverd two tours of duty in the coulmbian drug wars as a cia staff pilot. wife's name is Ilene, (38 26 32 blonde, green eyes, 5' 7'') former beauty queen from lexington ohio, finished runner up in the who's hootters R yooter looking at contest as a sophmore at ucmb.

I dont think people who live outside of LA area realize how bad traffic is over here. Saving an hour a day is huge, I don't blame him, he can pay for it.

[QUOTE=gts]Bell 407, pilots name is Donald "chipp" Reynolds, WM 39 years old originally from Montebello California, size 10 1/2 shoe prefers his coffee with a splash of half and half but mocha mix will do in a pinch, serverd two tours of duty in the coulmbian drug wars as a cia staff pilot. wife's name is Ilene, (38 26 32 blonde, green eyes, 5' 7'') former beauty queen from lexington ohio, finished runner up in the who's hootters R yooter looking at contest as a sophmore at ucmb.[/QUOTE]

Beat me to it.

I don't see the big deal. $250,000 to own a helicopter, that's not that bad at all. I'm sure he can afford to pay the driver. haha

he should give me 250k too

[QUOTE=Kobe4life]u guys do know if the helicopter is about to break kobe can just use a parachute ?[/QUOTE]


Parachutes don't work at helicopters elevation, also when helicopters crash, they fall down fast, u wouldn't even have time to put on a parachute and stuff.

[QUOTE=Kobe4life]u guys do know if the helicopter is about to break kobe can just use a parachute ?[/QUOTE]

U serious?

:roll: :roll: :roll:

Its common amongst wealthy executives to travel this way, particularly in the Southern California basin.


:pimp:

My friend lives next to Kobe. The people in that neighborhood have STUPID amounts of cash. 250k is nothing to those people. If I were him, I'd do that same. I'd wear my diamond head pendant and grill while doing it, too.

[quote=thejumpa]My friend lives next to Kobe. The people in that neighborhood have STUPID amounts of cash. 250k is nothing to those people. If I were him, I'd do that same. I'd wear my diamond head pendant and grill while doing it, too.[/quote]

I live about 10 mins from Kobe's place. He lives in Newport Coast. There's a lot of bank there fo sure!




:pimp:

[QUOTE=SoCalMike]I live about 10 mins from Kobe's place. He lives in Newport Coast. There's a lot of bank there fo sure!




:pimp:[/QUOTE]

Yup, you already know.

[QUOTE=Reverend Hoops]U serious?

:roll: :roll: :roll:[/QUOTE]

I just figured he was was be very droll. Let's hope it for his sake.

He's one of the richest athletes on the planet. Kobe can do whatever he wants.

[QUOTE=Kobe4life]u guys do know if the helicopter is about to break kobe can just use a parachute ?[/QUOTE]

Oh my God, you are a moron.

[QUOTE=Kobe4life]u guys do know if the helicopter is about to break kobe can just use a parachute ?[/QUOTE]

:roll:

i gotta know what helipad in which office building in downtown LA he is using

so you can plant a bomb??? sicko

You can get from John Wayne to LAX in 30 minutes unless it's primetime. It probably takes him that long to park, and get in and out of the chopper.

[QUOTE=andgar923]This

LA is notorious for its traffic, specially Kobe's destinations and distance. I don't blame him at all.[/QUOTE]

It's not just the traffic. The drivers are really aggressive. I drive a nice car and I hate driving through LA because people will always try and cut me off because they know how much more of a hassle it is for me to fix dents and what not. So I can't even imagine how annoying it is for someone who drives a 250,000 dollar car to get to Staples.

Bell 407 cost $1.4 million new. No way he got his for $250,000. His helicopter uses Jet A fuel which costs an average of $4.45 a gallon.

So, using this helicopter probably is at least 5 times more expensive than driving a Ferrari California, even with racing fuel.

shit traffic is not that bad heading to El Segundo. Driving from NPB to John Wayne and then from LAX to El Segundo sounds like more of a hassle to me. To Staples I understand but to practice? Oh well he can afford it so I guess he doesn't care.

get outta the choppa

[QUOTE=Kobe4life]u guys do know if the helicopter is about to break kobe can just use a parachute ?[/QUOTE]

Post of the year! :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[QUOTE=pete's montreux]Bell 407 cost $1.4 million new. No way he got his for $250,000. His helicopter uses Jet A fuel which costs an average of $4.45 a gallon.

So, using this helicopter probably is at least 5 times more expensive than driving a Ferrari California, even with racing fuel.[/QUOTE]

I'm sure Kobe has trouble sleeping at night because of the financial costs for his 'copter. :rolleyes:

[QUOTE=Doranku]I'm sure Kobe has trouble sleeping at night because of the financial costs for his 'copter. :rolleyes:[/QUOTE]

Now we know why Kobe's taking so much shots this year. He's trying to get a max contract to pay off his helicopter bills

[QUOTE=Scribbles]Now we know why Kobe's taking so much shots this year. He's trying to get a max contract to pay off his helicopter bills[/QUOTE]
another jewel.