?Threw That B***ch Off?: Gassed by 12 Minute Long Ordeal, Former NBA Star Exposes Kobe Bryant and HOF Bound Pau Gasol?s Ruthless Intentions

Tales of Kobe Bryant’s ruthlessness are never-ending. A former NBA star opened up about his unforgettable encounter with Bryant and the soon-to-be Hall of Famer Pau Gasol. It shows the Los Angeles Lakers duo’s powerful relationship and their unmatched chemistry on the court. Their ruthless intentions on the basketball court made them true legends of the game.

When asked about his favorite Kobe story, the NBA star told the hosts about the way Kobe was looking like he was possessed and owned the court in the last quarter. Buckle up as we dive into this 12-minute-long ordeal that exposed the fierce competitiveness of the Black Mamba.

A mind-blowing encounter with Kobe Bryant

In a recent episode of All The Smoke Podcast, former NBA star, Iman Shumpert shared an incredible Kobe Bryant story that left fans and listeners in awe. The tale began with Iman having a stellar game in Madison Square Garden during his time with the New York Knicks. He was feeling confident as he guarded Bryant himself.

Shumpert had his fair share of deflections and steals. Furthermore, he successfully cut off Kobe’s moves and felt like he had the upper hand. He even envisioned bragging about it to his brother later. However, things took an unexpected turn when the third quarter ended.

Shumpert revealed, “I looked that man in the eyes and realized like he don’t see me. Yeah, something is different. Yeah, he just clocked out he’s like, it don’t matter what I’m doing out here. Like I’m just a cone you know what I’m saying.”

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He continued, “He went through the double split it this what blew me G. Picture you cut a move off, he shot faked it, showed it, split the double, threw that b**ch off the glass, and then kicked it to the corner and Pau Gasol hit a jump shot.”

Before the start of the 4th quarter, Bryant had casually patted Iman on the leg, congratulating him for a great game, but the game was far from over. Kobe’s nonchalant demeanor left Iman stunned, realizing that the Black Mamba was merely warming up to unleash his full power.

The gaze from Kobe and the trick by Pau

Iman Shumpert’s Kobe story also sheds light on Pau Gasol’s sneaky tricks on the court. In awe of Bryant’s skills, Shumpert recalled a photo of Kobe in a triple-threat position, where he felt like he was face-to-face with greatness. Kobe’s eyes seemed glazed over, calculating every move of the defenders.

Pau Gasol, with his clever positioning and understanding of the game, became the perfect recipient of Kobe’s passes, leaving defenders baffled. The 33-year-old’s revelations give us a glimpse into the sheer intensity and intelligence of Kobe Bryant and the soon-to-be Hall of Famer Pau Gasol.

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