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The Kobe Bryant Arena (Courtesy Congo Cash)
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 8:14 am
by Slava
I always say, when we talk about Michael Jordan we always set him apart. But people gotta realize now, it’s not just Michael Jordan. It’s Kobe too. I told him, “I’m going to give you the best gift you’ve ever had … I’m building a basketball court in Congo with your name on it. People they love you there. You helped me to get a ring, I’m going to give you something back. I’m going to give you a basketball court with your name – that’s something nobody else can have. Even Michael Jordan never had that. I told him, “You’re going to give people hope. There are kids that are stealing, killing, (doing drugs) … instead I want them to play basketball at the Kobe … Bryant … Court.” It’s going to be in Kinshasa*. They are going to start working on it in a couple of weeks. Everything’s already been set up through my foundation.
It makes me feel great. He told me he was going to have a surprise for me, and something he and I talk about often is visiting Congo and speaking to some of the kids. DJ and I have a really close relationship. This is a tremendous honor, something that I didn’t expect. (DJ does) a ton for (the people) over there. It’s something that people don’t hear about, but he doesn’t do it for the attention, he does it because it’s something that’s close to his heart. I absolutely have to (go visit).
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Re: The Kobe Bryant Arena (Courtesy Congo Cash)
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 2:35 pm
by KObe Bryant
That was great to hear. Well, I hope the lakers keep him. DJ loves it here.
Re: The Kobe Bryant Arena (Courtesy Congo Cash)
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 2:57 pm
by H00PDREAMS
Wow man that Amazing. DJ is golden. Kobe dude has your back, get his, get him resigned...
Re: The Kobe Bryant Arena (Courtesy Congo Cash)
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 5:21 pm
by The Laker Kid
Very touching. Thanks for sharing j-far.
Re: The Kobe Bryant Arena (Courtesy Congo Cash)
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 7:01 pm
by Tee212
Dj cant do no wrong when given pt, love his interior D
Re: The Kobe Bryant Arena (Courtesy Congo Cash)
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:02 pm
by Geoff35
Jordan does have court(s) named after him though...
Re: The Kobe Bryant Arena (Courtesy Congo Cash)
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:22 pm
by semi-sentient
Geoff35 wrote:Jordan does have court(s) named after him though...
Not in the Congo sucka.
Re: The Kobe Bryant Arena (Courtesy Congo Cash)
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:56 pm
by TonyMontana
semi-sentient wrote:Geoff35 wrote:Jordan does have court(s) named after him though...
Not in the Congo sucka.
YA CHUMP 
NOT IN CONGO
Re: The Kobe Bryant Arena (Courtesy Congo Cash)
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:04 pm
by DEEP3CL
It's DJ's personality on why I always liked him, you can see that he was the type of guy that tried to help if he was able to. And a lot of guys try to rag on DJ's ball ability, but I look around at 3rd string centers and I don't see one that head and shoulders above him. DJ's had some games where he's helped in a short stint.
But that's a nice gesture he's doing for Kobe.
Re: The Kobe Bryant Arena (Courtesy Congo Cash)
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 12:46 am
by laduane1
I see DJ going somewhere else this summer for more pay and more playing time. I want him to stay, he can win here. I just thinks he will get more money than the Lakers want to offer. Lakers are trying to save money and he I bet wants a raise.
Re: The Kobe Bryant Arena (Courtesy Congo Cash)
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 1:46 am
by ahonui06
laduane1 wrote:I see DJ going somewhere else this summer for more pay and more playing time. I want him to stay, he can win here. I just thinks he will get more money than the Lakers want to offer. Lakers are trying to save money and he I bet wants a raise.
Good story about DJ and Kobe building for a good cause. But I don't think DJ will be going anywhere besides LA unless David Kahn wants to overpay another 3rd string center (Ryan Hollins).
Re: The Kobe Bryant Arena (Courtesy Congo Cash)
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 7:47 am
by Mamba Venom
Dacos needs the $ to help Congo.
***** One of the best stories of the year!!!
Re: The Kobe Bryant Arena (Courtesy Congo Cash)
Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 6:20 am
by magic1fan
nice read and find j far. i know kobe isn't a saint but i think he get's so much attention because of the people that dislike him that sometimes we forget that there are people that do like him. me myself i have always been a big fan of dj's. my respect for him grew alot when i read the story about him escaping persecution in his homeland. he is the type of guy you keep around just because he is genuine.
Re: The Kobe Bryant Arena (Courtesy Congo Cash)
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 1:28 am
by Flipdog69xxx
touching and awesome read.