The World Cup begins on June 11 in South Africa. As a boy growing up in Italy, Kobe played soccer, and has credited his time playing soccer for improving his basketball skills.
“I’m comfortable [with basketball] footwork because I played soccer,” said Kobe, “from changing up rhythms to foot speed, to being comfortable with having my right foot as my pivot foot and my left foot as my pivot foot.”
Take a look at Nike’s latest ad, Write The Future, and watch Drogba, Rooney and Ronaldo carve their name in history. The Black Mamba makes a special appearance, and shows just well he can pivot on either foot.


May 21, 2010
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May 21, 2010
9:04 pm
Fomy
well ,American Beauty
May 21, 2010
11:16 pm
sharlene
Nice ad.. its too long…. cant appreciate much…i love Kobe… nice footwork…
May 22, 2010
1:46 pm
Asa24
thats cool how soccer improved your basketball skills
May 22, 2010
5:46 pm
Erick Rodriguez
Kobe your part is soooo legitt do that in a game!
May 22, 2010
10:19 pm
DreXnaW21
cool video.
Kobe is the best
May 22, 2010
11:28 pm
kb24lord
well kobe we knew we were the best…..
now not only at baketball
May 23, 2010
2:10 am
Jared Pasion
way to “break an ankle”, kobe… love the move .. yeah !!
May 23, 2010
5:56 am
Anton Noren
Classic
May 23, 2010
6:56 am
Chanon Sethiwan
Go Kobe !!!
You’re the best !!!
May 23, 2010
9:18 am
nelson rivera
Kobe, Can you give up shoes at this year kobe Academy? I know you can do it!
May 23, 2010
9:33 am
martinamalka
Very COOL Kobe!
May 23, 2010
1:53 pm
Clutch
sickest commercial!!!
May 24, 2010
7:22 pm
Saqif Rahman
Pretty cool commercial. I like that Ronaldino move too, who doesn’t.
May 26, 2010
1:24 pm
Jared
this is so cool I’m gonna try that play a lot of soccer and basketball
May 26, 2010
5:21 pm
king jefferson
let,s go kobe you the best put phx away
May 26, 2010
8:49 pm
paulo
i like the statue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yyeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh
May 26, 2010
8:51 pm
champ
Great Documentary which takes a look at Kobe bryant, the NBA and the scandal of point shaving in sports. This Documentery is both controversial and bold all in 3D. This shows Kobe in a good light as a hero.For fan of NBA, Kobe Bryant and sports in general this is a must watch.
http://www.kobebryantgangstermovie.com
May 27, 2010
12:55 am
Amru Saleh
Hahaah I keep watching it over and over…I love that commercial!!
May 27, 2010
9:37 am
Venti Quattro
Kobe, I’m going to flush you down the toilet..because you are the S**T!!!!
May 27, 2010
9:46 am
Mamba
Awesome stuff, skills skills skills. the Mamba’s got some skills!!!!
May 27, 2010
2:44 pm
Thomas Keys
the commercial is pure genious how can you not have a commecial about writing history and sports and not have “The black mamba” ?
May 28, 2010
2:54 pm
johnny
no comments!!:p
May 31, 2010
3:00 am
Bunny
Read ; August 23rd means so much to me. This legend was born. He is around 6’7 and is known to every man kind. His nickname is Mamba because he’s fearless and leaves his opponents behind, just like the snake. His parents named him after some kind of French or Italian food, I believe it was steak. That’s so funny and cute to me. I never was good at basketball but my goodness, he makes me want to try it out. God bless that wonderful man, his two beautiful daughters and his wife, Vanessa. I truely admire y’all.
-Bunny<3
May 31, 2010
8:57 am
Asa24
johnny wat do you mean no commets you got to say something about kobe
June 1, 2010
2:01 pm
Shumaila24
Ah Kobe Bryant, you’re beyond amazingg:)
I see you as an inspiration. I hope you get this.
I think my only to see you is steppin into the WNBA.
Beassst, <3 you!