Kobe Bryant is a cultural icon and role model who crossed the boundaries of basketball. All around the world, athletes and fans alike sought inspiration from Kobe. His work ethic and dedication to his game were admired by all. In fact, his NIKE Shoes are worn by several players who wish to honor his memory and his craft.
Odell Beckham Jr. is an NFL wide receiver who plays for the Los Angeles Rams. Rams acquired OBJ during the season after he signed a one-year deal with them. On his day, OBJ is one of the best receivers in the league and until a couple of years ago, he was considered a vital asset to the team.
However, his career has been derailed by injuries and poor man-management by the Cleveland Browns. After signing with the Rams, OBJ now aims to reach his best and will be keen to add a Super Bowl to his resume.
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Notably, the Los Angeles Rams recently took on the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game. The Rams reached the NFC final after getting past Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a last-second field goal. Meanwhile, the 49ers got past Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers in a tightly contested contest. The 49ers have won both the meetings between the two teams in the regular season.
OBJ was spotted seen wearing Kobe’s Kicks for the championship game. Certainly, he would wish to take after Black Mamba and would want to reach his first Super Bowl. OBJ has had a good postseason as he scored his first playoff touchdown in the Wildcard game and will indeed be keen to increase that count on Sunday.
Odell Beckham Jr. rocking Kobe’s today. 🙏🐍
(via @RamsNFL/@NFL, h/t @overtime) pic.twitter.com/Z4kNCE1oXD
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) January 30, 2022
NBA Twitter reacts to OBJ representing Kobe Bryant with his Kicks
Fans were left stunned after they saw OBJ sporting Kobe’s sneakers. Here are some of the best reactions from Twitter about the same-
Better play like Kobe
— robinthomas21 (@robinthomas211) January 30, 2022
Odell going for 59 catches, 4378 yards, and 78 touchdowns
— johnnybro (@jt21__) January 30, 2022
He's about to kill the competition…
— JediFiasco (@AlternatePersp2) January 31, 2022
Paying homage.✊🏽
— Quintessential Beauty (@ursula_wanza) January 30, 2022
Odell bouta go crazy 2night
— rudy (@3008rfrza) January 30, 2022
so fire
— 𝐋𝐚𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐨 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫™ (28-23)(13-7) (@LaMeloLover) January 30, 2022
Mamba forever 🐍🔥🙏🏾
— Black 〽️amba (@dreadkobe24) January 30, 2022
We got @CooperKupp showing up in the Kobe jersey. @obj with the Kobe cleats. Loving the mentality! LETS GO RAMS!! #MambaMentality #RamsNation pic.twitter.com/i1EFlUvb54
— Wesley Copelin (@wesleyfc81) January 30, 2022
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And obj in Kobe cleats… scary hours
— conner (@conner_cheng) January 30, 2022
OBJ and Rams reach the Super Bowl
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The Los Angeles Rams are going to the Super Bowl after winning 20-17 against the 49ers. They were trailing by 10 points as they headed into the fourth quarter, but they rallied back to win on a field goal. This will be their fifth Super Bowl appearance in the franchise’s history. Notably, for OBJ, this will be his first appearance in his second playoff run.
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