#BBB NEWS| WATCH: Kobe Bryant Drives A Ferrari 'Fiorano' On A Race Track In Italy [VIDEO]

Even in retirement Kobe Bryant is living the life of a legend. The Black Mamba did a movie appearance, a European tour for Nike, and has a third baby on the way. After the Netherlands stop of the tour, Kobe headed to the place where he spent a large portion of his childhood, Italy.

Kobe was in Italy for his Mamba Mentality European Tour; after leaving Milan, he went to Maranello, the home of Ferrari world headquarters. He of course got an opportunity to use the famous Fiorano circuit track.

According to Sole Collector (photos there), he tested brand new cars like the GTC4Lusso.

Kobe looked very comfortable on the track.  Retired life is treating him well. Watch video and see photos below..

#BBB NEWS| WATCH: Kobe Bryant Responds To Rumored ‘Inside The NBA’ Job [VIDEO]

Given that Kobe Bryant has retired from the game of basketball, the former Los Angeles Laker still plans to stay away from the sport’s spotlight for a little bit following his response to a certain question that’s been brewing on the sports circuit for a while now.

TMZ caught up with Bryant outside of an event when they asked him if he’s joining TNT’s Inside the NBA. With a sly smile, Bryant simply said, “No.”

Headlines also surfaced that Bryant was training Shaquille O’Neal’s son, Shareef, who plans to follow in his father’s large footsteps. “I love teaching everything I’ve learned,” Bryant said in response to serving as a counselor to the 16-year-old.

Watch the full video below.

#BBB NEWS| Kobe Bryant Is Reportedly Trademarking His Nickname ‘Black Mamba’

Kobe Bryant’s legacy will now live on through his very popular nickname, Black Mamba. The retired Los Angeles Laker basketball star is set to trademark the name through his company Kobe Inc., reports ESPN.

The company filed the trademark on May 2, according to a record from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Bryant made this decision in efforts to use the nickname on different types of merchandise, including sneakers and athletic apparel.

Initially, Bryant named himself in honor of the venomous snake from Africa with the same name from the main character in the movie Kill Bill. “I read up on the animal and said, ‘Wow, this is pretty awesome,'” Bryant told The New Yorker back in 2014. “This is the perfect description of how I would want my game to be.”

#BBB NEWS| Kobe Bryant Tossed Nick Young’s Shoes In The Trash Instead Of Signing Them [PHOTO]

Everybody wanted a piece of Kobe Bryant last night after he dropped 60 in the final game of his career.

But when his teammate Nick Young tried to get Kobe to sign his shoes after the game, Kobe became the savage (and Nike shill) we all love him for.

Young explained in press conference this morning:

    Reporter: Were you allowed to have fun last night? I mean, you’re real serious right now, you know … but last night, was that a fun night for you?

    Young: Yeah, it was enjoyable. Nah, I think … you know, I forgot about everything that was going on. I think the feeling was like we won a championship. They had the champagne bottles after. But yeah, it was great. The confetti, the five-minute intro he had, Kobe signing autographs — We was all in line like we was fans, you know, in the locker room — the fact that he threw my Adidas and didn’t sign my Adidas, I was a little disappointed in that. But … he could not end without something like that, so … I think he threw my shoes in the trash, but yeah, that’s Kobe for you.

#BBB NEWS| NBA: Jay Z, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar & More Go Crazy as Kobe Drops 60pts in Final Game [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Kobe Bryant’s final game in the NBA at the Staples Center was a star-studded event. Jay Z, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Snoop Dogg and more were all in the building.

Kobe put on an epic show as only he could. Not only did he drop 60 points, he also led the way for the Lakers comeback win.

Hov, Kanye, Snoop and Jack Nicholson were captured wilding out as the Black Mamba went all out for his last game. See photos and watch clips below..

#BBB NEWS| NBA: Kevin Durant & Russell Westbrook Give Kobe Bryant a Book With Handwritten Notes [PHOTOS]

Kobe Bryant’s farewell tour is coming to an end, and on Monday night he played his last road game. The game was against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and their stars, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook presented Bryant with a special gift.

Durant and Westbrook presented him with a book that included handwritten, personal notes from Thunder players detailing what Bryant meant to them.

The book presentation took place in a private hallway pregame, with only Durant, Westbrook, Bryant and a photographer present.

“It meant the world,” Durant said of facing Bryant for the last time in an on-court Fox Sports Oklahoma interview after the game. “It was the first time that I’ve gone through this with a guy like that, leaving the game. So many people love him for what he’s done for our game, and I’m one of those guys.”

#BBB NEWS| Kobe Bryant Sets NBA Auction Record With Sale Of His Final All-Star 2016 Jersey

Kobe Bryant is just continuing to break records. The Los Angeles Laker broke all barriers and a bank account when his coveted final 2016 All-Star game jersey sold for a whopping $100,040, according to NBA Auctions.

It’s a major feat, and it doubled the previous record held by LeBron James when his jersey— the one he first wore when he returned with the Cleveland Cavaliers— sold for $50,040,  reports Sports Illustrated.

Fortunately, for those who don’t have deep enough pockets to afford these pricey items; one can still get a pair of shorts the Black Mamba sported for his eighteenth and final All-Star game for a cool $1,100.

#BBB NEWS| Kobe Bryant Launches Legendary 3-Design Sock Collection With Stance [PHOTOS]

Although most fans will be sad to say goodbye to Kobe Bryant’s 20-year career after this year’s season, fans can now remember the Lakers icon through his endless highlights as well as his new collaboration.

Kobe Bryant and Stance have teamed up to release a three-sock collection to commemorate Bryant’s legendary career.

The collection, which is comprised of three styles, will pay homage to Bryant’s skillful, record-breaking moves on the court and his personal aesthetic. The collection will also recognize the creative designs from his #KB20 campaign.

#BBB NEWS| LeBron James Reflects On Kobe Bryant’s Career Ahead Of Wednesday’s Matchup

Just last year, Kobe Bryant announced his retirement from the league which rattled his fans and peers. While many believed his NBA career was nearing its final run, the Black Mamba confirmed speculation in a lengthy note.

With his tear-jerking appearance on the hardwood nearing, the reality of No. 24 no longer taking center court is starting to hit a few of his fellow players, namely LeBron James.

In an interview with ESPN, the Cleveland Cavaliers small forward said Bryant’s presence will still be felt even when he’s no longer facing off against the 5-time championship winner. “Anytime I even watch his games, even when I’m not playing him, it’s always like, very emotional just knowing it’s his last hurrah,” James said. “And he’s done so much, not only for the Lakers organization, but for me as a kid growing up watching Kobe and things of that nature and also competing against him.”

#BBB NEWS| Michael Jordan Sends Special Message To Kobe Bryant: “You Helped The NBA” [PHOTO]

From one basketball legend to another, Michael Jordan is wishing Kobe Bryant the best after his retirement from the NBA.

In a personal message played at the Time Warner Cable Arena on Tuesday (Dec. 29) before the Lakers faced-off against the Hornets, Jordan congratulated Bryant on his illustrious career.

He took a moment to remind fans of the 1996 draft that started it all.

“Most people don’t realize you were drafted by the Hornets,” Jordan said. “That connects us with you. I’ve always been like a big brother and you like a little brother.”

Acknowledging Bryant’s “competitive drive,” Jordan recalled his first game against the Lakers star, calling it “invigorating,” although the the “knowledge wasn’t quite there yet.” MJ also wished Bryant good luck in navigating his next undertaking, encouraging him to channel his competitive spirit into the next career he chooses. As for his mark on the sport, Jordan called himself a fan of Bryant, who he says has been a “big help” to basketball.

#BBB NEWS| Kobe Bryant Names The Five Best Players And Teams He’s Faced [TWEETS]

After announcing last month that he is retiring from the court, The Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant revealed the top five best players and teams that he’s come across during his 20 season career, ESPN revealed.

The top five acknowledged by the shooting guard during a conference call with 146 reporters spanning 24 countries Monday (Dec. 21) includes the GOAT Michael Jordan, followed by the stratospheric talents of LeBron James, Hakeem Olajuwon, Kevin Durant and Clyde Drexler. Bryant noted it was “hard to pick just five.”

He also said that the top five teams he’s ever played against during his time in the NBA are the 2000 Sacramento Kings, 2008 Boston Celtics, 2004 Detroit Pistons and 1996 Chicago Bulls and the San Antonio Spurs “almost any year.”

He also discussed other topics, such as how the Lakers should handle moving on without him next season and dismissing the possibility of a post NBA-career.

#BBB NEWS| NBA: Kobe Bryant Gave Jahlil Okafor Advice About Staying Focused & Out of Trouble [PHOTOS]

Kobe Bryant is originally from Philly so when the Los Angeles Lakers played the 76ers in Philadelphia last night, they made it extra special for Bryant’s last homecoming game. 

While Kobe was there, he tracked down Sixers rookie Jahlil Okafor who has gone through a lot of trouble lately including two street fights, and gave him some veteran advice.

    “I talked to him a little bit on the court, briefly in the weight room and a little bit after the game,” Bryant said. “I wish him all the best. It’s important for him to stay focused and to continue to work on his game, and he’ll be just fine.”

    Bryant also commented on how easy it is for off the court mistakes to become news nowadays.

    “Everybody has a camera with a camera phone,” he said. “You pick up on mistakes a lot more now than you would in the past. Not to say some of the heroes that have played here before haven’t made those same mistakes, but it’s just now the content gets captured so quickly.”

#BBB NEWS| Kobe Bryant Reveals His Reason For Retirement On ‘Good Morning America’ [PHOTO/VIDEO]

The legacy of the Black Mamba is coming to an end as the one and only Kobe Bryant, announced on Sunday (Nov. 29) that he will officially put the basketball down and step away from the game to wrap up his 20 year professional career with the Los Angeles Lakers.

As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories that Bryant brought to the NBA, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision. The superstar sat down with Robin Roberts on Good Morning America and revealed his reason behind his retirement.

“You know, going through my entire career, I’ve never really understood what athletes meant when they said, ‘You — when you know you know.’ But now I certainly understand it … So once I knew this was it, might as well say it,” Bryant expressed. After a few missed postseason appearances and experiencing numerous injuries that kept him sidelined from the game longer than usual Mamba fashion, Bryant shared that it all factored into where he stands now. “It was something that kind of evolved over the last three years, you know, with the Achilles injury, that really frightened me. Because you know, it was like, ‘My career could be over now.’ It scared me. ‘What am I going do next?’ sort of thing. So I took that time to start trying to figure that out,” he said.

#BBB NEWS| Allen Iverson To Kobe Bryant: “You Brought So Much Out Of Me” [PHOTOS]

Sunday night, NBA fans went into cardiac arrest when Kobe Bryant announced his retirement from the NBA.

After 20 seasons, five NBA titles and four All-Star MVP awards, Black Mamba has rightfully earned his farewell from the league, and done so gracefully and heart. After his announcement, many took to social media to publicly voice their love and respect for Number 24.

Among those players was Allen Iverson, who on Tuesday evening (December 1) paid tribute to the 6’6′ shooting guard with a heartfelt message, thanking him for all he’s done for the NBA, and also helping to elevate his game.

#BBB NEWS| NBA Players React To Kobe Bryant’s Retirement Announcement [PHOTOS]

In a turn of events that basketball fans anticipated but never really prepared for, Kobe Bryant announced his impending retirement at the end of the 2015-16 NBA season. 

Penning a love letter to the sport, Bryant shared a poem entitled “Dear Basketball,” where he admitted his “body knows it’s time to say goodbye.”

As the news made its way around the Web, current and former players from the League took to social media to react.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released a statement, heralding Bryant as “one of the greatest players in the history of our game:”

#BBB NEWS| Kobe Bryant Announces This Will Be His Final Season In The NBA [PHOTO]

Kobe Bryant is ready to gracefully bow out. Sunday evening (November 29) the five-time NBA champion took to Twitter to announce he will be retiring from basketball after his 20th season in the league via a poem/love letter titled “Dear Basketball”

Number 24’s announcement comes on the heels of one of his worst seasons of his career. The 6’6 shooting guard as of late has averaged 15.7 points per game, as opposed to his career average of almost 25. 3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists.