Published 2/20/2008
by Alex Kennedy
at Bleacher Report - NBA
Kobe Bryant was at the Amway Arena in Orlando ready to make his entrance. Waiting patiently in the tunnel, he listened for his introduction. After hearing his name echo throughout the arena, he strutted onto the court and the place went crazy. Nearly everyone got out of their seat and showed their support for the Los Angeles Lakers’ shooting guard, with one girl even shouting, “I love you, Kobe! Why are these Magic fans giving an opponent such a warm reception? Because the roaring fans are students from surrounding Orlando middle schools and many of them are meeting their idol for the very first time. The superstar is not here today to play basketball. He’s not donning a No. 24 purple and gold jersey, and his right hand is wrapped up after dislocating his pinkie several nights earlier. Kobe is in Orlando is to speak to the boys and girls who are a part of a program called After-School All-Stars, an organization that Bryant has paired up with to promote academic success and ...
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