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Definition

Kobe Bryant, the famous professional basketball player.

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How it's used

This name is a phonetic transliteration commonly used in Hong Kong sports media and by fans. It is treated as a proper noun and does not require any special honorifics when mentioned in casual conversation. The name is synonymous with the 'Mamba Mentality' in local basketball culture.

Examples

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I really loved watching Kobe Bryant play basketball when I was little.
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Do you think Kobe Bryant is the greatest of all time?

Common phrases

Kobe Bryant's spirit

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