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Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 4:27 pm Post subject: Kobe's cousin plays for Team Venezuela |
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http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2016/8/8/12407264/kobe-bryant-s-cousin-plays-for-venezuela-and-put-up-a-very-kobe?yptr=yahoo
Quote: | Kobe Bryant’s cousin plays for Venezuela and put up a Kobe Bryant statline against Team USA
Yes, I know you're shocked. Kobe has a family? Yes, he does. John Cox was born in Philly as well, as his dad's sister is married to Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, Kobe's dad. John Cox's dad, John "Chubby" Cox, also played in the NBA. Weird that both sides of the family made it to the NBA, but hey, it happened.
On Monday night, Team USA took on Venezuela in pool play in the 2016 Rio Olympics. He definitely took a few "Kobe" shots and I appreciate that. He scored 19 points on 20 shots, going 6-of-20 from the field. So Kobe.
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He also wears Kobe's while he plays, which I would too if I was KB's cousin.
john cox
Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports
Here he is showing off new Kobe's. I'd like to assume he has an endless supply of them in every colorway possible.
There aren't any photos of the two together (we know of), but we have do have tweets so you know it's real.
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Kobe Bryant ✔ @kobebryant
Congrats cuz! Proud of you https://twitter.com/zipzero33/status/642606204502544384 …
11:07 AM - 13 Sep 2015
1,594 1,594 Retweets 1,648 1,648 likes
Kobe was even watching as John took on Team USA.
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Kobe Bryant ✔ @kobebryant
Unbelievable feeling watching my lil coz @zipzero33 on @NBCSports vs @usabasketball showing the world what he is capable of as a player
7:33 PM - 8 Aug 2016
2,509 2,509 Retweets 6,610 6,610 likes
In the end, USA Basketball defeated Venezuela, 113-69, and Kobe choose Team USA over his family. I kid, I kid. Kind of. |
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Agent P Starting Rotation
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Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 5:21 pm Post subject: |
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Why is his head so big??? _________________ Reigning 2015 Lakers Ground Yahoo fantasy football league champion. See ya next year, suckas! |
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Worthy42 Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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Why haven't we signed him yet!? |
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IPK Star Player
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Gwyn Star Player
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TylersLakers Starting Rotation
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Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2016 6:13 am Post subject: |
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Does everything Kobe related need to be talked about? He's gone, guys. |
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OdomGrab Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2016 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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TylersLakers wrote: | Does everything Kobe related need to be talked about? He's gone, guys. |
well excuse me if we drone on about a guy whi kept us entertained for 20 years with multiple champiobships the year after he left wtf is WRONG WITH US. |
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deal Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2016 1:31 am Post subject: |
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There's a reason he's not in the NBA.
Good luck with Venezuela Cox... _________________ Lakers need to build a freaking team ! |
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2016 5:04 am Post subject: |
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FYI:
Kobe Bryant credited with reshaping culture of USA Basketball, helping lead team to 2008, 2012 gold medals
Quote: | Bryant’s offseason routine was already legendary among his Lakers teammates with endless tales of his uncompromising work ethic. This marked the first time many of the NBA’s other top stars were able to witness it. So it only seemed fitting that Bryant cemented the same reputation with the U.S. Olympic team, beginning with his intensive training regimen when Team USA practiced in Las Vegas nearly nine years ago. |
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/bryant-725521-team-game.html |
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Reflexx Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2016 11:03 am Post subject: |
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Agent P wrote: | Why is his head so big??? |
Might have something to do with his dad being known as "Chubby Cox". |
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kobeandgary Star Player
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Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2016 10:25 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah they were mentioning this during the games. |
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Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2016 11:42 pm Post subject: |
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6'5" 210 lbs Combo Guard
But he just turned 35 and plays in Venezuela.
Not exactly the 2nd best pro league in the world. |
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HAWAIIGUY27 Star Player
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2016 1:30 am Post subject: |
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it's bizarro kobe _________________ In Rob I trust. |
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Sacreligious Starting Rotation
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2016 6:07 am Post subject: |
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Do it Mitch? |
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Darth Los Angeles Star Player
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2016 8:56 am Post subject: |
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TylersLakers wrote: | Does everything Kobe related need to be talked about? He's gone, guys. |
This is probably the most outrageous demonstration of the least amount of awareness I've ever seen on this site.
Perfect example of someone needing their dad, grandad, big brother, or even Uncle Joe to slap you upside your head right now. _________________ “There are no limits. There are plateaus, but you must not stay there, you must go beyond them. If it kills you, it kills you. A man must constantly exceed his level.” ―Bruce Lee |
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2016 9:43 am Post subject: |
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Darth Los Angeles wrote: | TylersLakers wrote: | Does everything Kobe related need to be talked about? He's gone, guys. |
This is probably the most outrageous demonstration of the least amount of awareness I've ever seen on this site.
Perfect example of someone needing their dad, grandad, big brother, or even Uncle Joe to slap you upside your head right now. |
Not to mention it's the middle of the offseason... |
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