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Jason Kidd Reveals Golf Was The Only Sport Kobe Bryant Seemed Human In: “He Missed The Ball”

Kobe Bryant was the best at almost everything until he encountered the game of golf during the 2008 Olympics, according to Jason Kidd.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Sep 16, 2022
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Kobe Bryant was arguably the most competitive man to ever step onto a basketball court. His competitive fervor can only be matched or surpassed by Michael Jordan, but Bryant was hell-bent on being the best player he could be. To be the best, one has to be dominant on the court, and that is exactly what Kobe was.

His habit of working as hard as he possibly could to be the best at something has served him very well over the course of his career. However, it ended up not serving him too well when he decided to pick up golf during the 2008 Olympics. Jason Kidd told this story on ‘All The Smoke’ right after talking about Kobe’s incredibly competitive attitude on the court.

“We were in Macau and golf has now become a little popular, we had some golfers on the team. We go to a driving range and Kobe thinks it’s easy… He asked me and goes ‘hey’ and Michael Redd was luckily left-handed, so he goes ‘hey, can I borrow that club?’ And everybody goes ‘you swing left-handed?’, so everybody knows he’s all messed up. He missed the ball and he gets competitive and wants to hit it the farthest. You said it, that’s the one sport we saw him as a human.”


Golf Isn’t For Everybody In The NBA

One of the most popular recreational sports among NBA athletes is golf. In recent times, we have seen Alex Caruso and Stephen Curry be huge proponents of the game. J.R. Smith went back to college as a student-athlete in golf and even said he could beat Steph in a 1-on-1. 

The previous generation of stars have infamous stories on the golf course, with Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley being excessively fond of getting out on a golf course.

Kobe dedicated his entire life to being good at everything he picked up, so it wouldn’t be surprising if Kobe were to become a really good golf player if he stuck with it. Nonetheless, everyone is happier that he spent that time perfecting his craft with basketball and becoming one of the most iconic players in the history of the game. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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