Kobe and Marta
Posted: Fri Mar 6, 2009 8:14 pm
Kobe Bryant, Lakers superstar and soccer aficionado, boarded a helicopter after practice Thursday and headed for Home Depot Center in Carson.
Sure, his presence was to help promote the Women’s Professional Soccer League that debuts March 29, but that’s not the only reason Bryant showed up.
Marta was the real reason.
Marta is considered the top women’s soccer player in the world, much like Bryant is considered the BIW (Best in the World) of basketball. While Marta’s interest in basketball is unknown, Bryant is a widely-known as a longtime fan of soccer, namely FC Barcelona and David Beckham. And now Marta.
“I’m beyond excited that she’s here,” Bryant said to the gathered media.
So who could you compare Marta to in the NBA?
“Me,” Bryant said.
Sure, his presence was to help promote the Women’s Professional Soccer League that debuts March 29, but that’s not the only reason Bryant showed up.
Marta was the real reason.
Marta is considered the top women’s soccer player in the world, much like Bryant is considered the BIW (Best in the World) of basketball. While Marta’s interest in basketball is unknown, Bryant is a widely-known as a longtime fan of soccer, namely FC Barcelona and David Beckham. And now Marta.
“I’m beyond excited that she’s here,” Bryant said to the gathered media.
So who could you compare Marta to in the NBA?
“Me,” Bryant said.
