Kobe Bryant Among Most Influential in Basketball … Duh!

Hoopsworld.com recently released its top 55 most influential players in basketball list, with Los Angeles Lakers’ star Kobe Bryant not surprisingly making the list. In addition to looking at the star power and cash involved in being among the top tier of the sport, the list also looked at which players shape the game and have influenced other players as well.

Here’s what Hoopsworld.com had to say about Bryant: “Armed with four championship rings and a fiercely loyal and faithful fan base, Bryant is without question among the top names in the NBA. Bryant has a tremendous among of influence on the NBA and its marketing partners while also have a lucrative shoe deal with Nike. Bryant literally can write his own check, and at 31 he has several years of supremacy remaining. The Lakers will likely extend his contract this summer, the only contract with a specific no-trade clause, insuring he remains with the Lakers as long as he wants to be there.” We all now know about Bryant’s contract and everyone is looking forward to another stellar season from Kobe.

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Posted in General on September 9, 2009

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