Kobe Bryant is set to release his next Nike shoe on Aug. 24, a fitting date considering he’ll forever be linked to his career with the Los Angeles Lakers wearing both 8 and 24..

Bryant liked the name because the black mamba snake is aggressive and agile, and this is how Bryant wanted to play in his games. Bryant has been commonly referred to as the Black Mamba. Kobe Bryant's self-titled Black Mamba might just be his greatest legacy in the wake of his sudden death. How did Kobe Bryant get the nickname Black Mamba. In addition to surreal, legend, legacy, and mamba all increased dramatically in lookups.. Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant And Daughter Gianna Die In Helicopter Crash Kobe Bryant gave himself the nickname "Black Mamba" after he watched the "Kill Bill" movies and saw an assassin given the same nickname. So, what exactly is Mamba mentality? Today (Jul.2), NBA 2K announced it would honor Kobe Bean Bryant with a 'Mamba Forever Edition', which is a change from the usual 'Legend Edition' … Later on in his career, Bryant chose the nickname "Vino" for himself. Kobe Bryant | Christian Petersen/Getty Images. The tragic death of nine people, including former L. A. Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, caused a number of words to spike on January 26th, 2020.