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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 28: Colin Kaepernick arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s “Colin In Black And White” at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 28, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/WireImage,)
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 28: Colin Kaepernick arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s “Colin In Black And White” at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 28, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/WireImage,)
Colin Kaepernick is a famous NFL quarterback who made it to the headlines a few years back. Kaepernick, in 2016, took a knee at the national anthem before the game started. It became the highlight and got many mixed reactions from the NFL community. A few years back, legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant came in support of Colin Kaepernick and praised his efforts.
Kobe Bryant visited the show ‘The Undefeated’ and told the host Jemele Hill, that he admired Colin Kaepernick as he did what no one else was ready to do. On the show, Bryant said, “I think what Colin Kaepernick stood for is the epitome of doing what he believes is right. Things have been taken out of context and misconstrued.”
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On the show, Jemele pointed out the donations Bryant had made to the Kaepernick’s fundraising campaigns. She also asked him what made him do that? Bryant said, “We don’t need to jump into this thing. It’s too much controversy. We don’t need it. Is that the right thing to do? You know it’s not. So why not do it right? So it was a very easy decision for me.”
Back in 2018, Kobe donated $10,000 to Youth Service, Inc. It is a Philadelphia-based organization that works to provide shelter and other services to families in need. Appreciating Kobe Bryant, Colin had also thanked him on his social media account.
@kobebryant thanks for leading by example & being a great role model for our young brothers & sisters #MillionDollarPledge #10for10 #Encore pic.twitter.com/nhvszhyWbZ
— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) February 1, 2018
In 2020, Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna passed away in a very tragic helicopter crash. The death of the NBA legend shocked the world, as he was among the most famous basketball players who had many records to his name.
I will remember Kobe as a basketball legend,a father& a man. Watching him&Gigi share their relationship with us is something I won’t ever forget. My heart aches for his wife, children& family. I hope the waves of love being sent to his family can ease some of the pain they feel.
— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) January 27, 2020
After the news broke out, Kaepernick took to Twitter to express his sorrow and condolences.
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Colin Kaepernick might return to NFL with the Raiders
Colin Kaepernick was recently in news again as he might make a comeback to the NFL this season. He was also seen practicing on the field and has been given a chance for a workout with the Raiders. Kaepernick played six seasons for the San Francisco 49ers.
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He played his last season in 2016, and since, no team has signed a deal with the QB. After staying away from the field for 5-years, will Kaepernick make a comeback?
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