After 20 years as a major player for the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant retired in grand fashion, scoring 60 points in his last game ever.
In honor of the Black Mamba’s spectacular career, we’re featuring these videos of his Manila visit back in 1998. As Got ‘Em Coach recalled, ‘In 1998, as an NBA Lockout pushed the start of the season, Kobe visited the Philippines as part of an Adidas promo.
A YouTube user also uploaded a video of the August 13, 1998 welcome dinner that Adidas hosted for Bryant at Manila Peninsula Hotel. Bryant was asked to dance the tinikling.
Back then Bryant also visited then-President Joseph “Erap” Estrada, who readily struck a goofy pose with the basketball superstar.
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