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Guarding greatness: when Kobe’s future leaned into Jordan’s present.
The Great Western Forum, late-winter 1998—Michael Jordan braced his 35-year-old frame against a teenage cyclone in gold. The tongue-wagging master of fist-clenched finishes pressed his forearm to the rookie’s rib cage, daring him to blink. Kobe Bryant—all limbs, swagger and big-band confidence—didn’t flinch. He reverse-pivoted, ball cocked behind his ear like a slingshot, hunting the same air MJ once patented.
Jordan had flown cross-country on precious fumes—flu, sore knee, three-peat headaches—yet still whispered to Phil Jackson, “Let me handle the kid.” Kobe politely declined the lesson plan. First quarter: spin baseline, glide, two-hand reverse that rattled the rafters and every seat of the Los Angeles Lakers print faithful. Third: Jordan answered with a mid-post fade so pure it deserved a sonnet, then brushed past Kobe muttering, “You like that one? Steal it.”
Steal it he did. By the 2001 playoffs Bryant was carving opponents with that identical fadeaway, a pirated masterpiece fit for any Black Mamba poster. The apprenticeship was equal parts needle and nectar. In ’02, when Mike—by then a Wizard—asked who could match his scoring fury, he nodded toward No. 8 and said, “That boy’s the only one crazy enough.”
Their bond stretched off-court. Morning phone calls dissecting footwork, late-night texts swapping cigar brands. Kobe once told reporters he owned every Michael Jordan print ever released; Jordan countered by keeping Kobe’s 81-point box score laminated in his study. Mutual obsession, shared oxygen.
And then 26 January 2020—a date scarred into the league’s hardwood. Jordan’s eulogy broke like glass: “When Kobe died, a piece of me died.” Still, the mentor’s eyes flashed when he promised to “keep the Mamba mentality alive.” Today it breathes in every rising guard who wears a scowl at tip-off and a smile at the kill.
Freeze that eternal hand-to-hip duel—Kobe backing down his idol, Jordan reading the future like a well-thumbed playbook—on premium canvas. This limited-edition basketball print anchors any gallery of iconic NBA posters: the crimson of the Chicago Bulls poster set against the sunshine of a Kobe Bryant print. Own the moment when greatness met its reflection—order now, and let legend guard legend on your wall.
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➤ ABOUT THE PRINT
Each artwork is professionally printed on gallery quality matte paper which perfectly compliments the designs using only archival inks. The high print quality ensure that your wall print will last a long time while maintaining its original color.
Premium Matte Paper: 200 gsm, premium quality, matte finish
Shipped in a stiff cardboard tube (100% recyclable, 90% recycled)
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➤ HOW TO ORDER
Simply purchase the listing in your desired size.
Sizes:
A3 (297 X 420 mm / 11.7 X 16.5 in)
A2 (420 x 594 mm / 16.5 x 23.4 in)
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➤ PLEASE NOTE: FRAME IS NOT INCLUDED
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➤ ADDITIONAL
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Guarding greatness: when Kobe’s future leaned into Jordan’s present.
The Great Western Forum, late-winter 1998—Michael Jordan braced his 35-year-old frame against a teenage cyclone in gold. The tongue-wagging master of fist-clenched finishes pressed his forearm to the rookie’s rib cage, daring him to blink. Kobe Bryant—all limbs, swagger and big-band confidence—didn’t flinch. He reverse-pivoted, ball cocked behind his ear like a slingshot, hunting the same air MJ once patented.
Jordan had flown cross-country on precious fumes—flu, sore knee, three-peat headaches—yet still whispered to Phil Jackson, “Let me handle the kid.” Kobe politely declined the lesson plan. First quarter: spin baseline, glide, two-hand reverse that rattled the rafters and every seat of the Los Angeles Lakers print faithful. Third: Jordan answered with a mid-post fade so pure it deserved a sonnet, then brushed past Kobe muttering, “You like that one? Steal it.”
Steal it he did. By the 2001 playoffs Bryant was carving opponents with that identical fadeaway, a pirated masterpiece fit for any Black Mamba poster. The apprenticeship was equal parts needle and nectar. In ’02, when Mike—by then a Wizard—asked who could match his scoring fury, he nodded toward No. 8 and said, “That boy’s the only one crazy enough.”
Their bond stretched off-court. Morning phone calls dissecting footwork, late-night texts swapping cigar brands. Kobe once told reporters he owned every Michael Jordan print ever released; Jordan countered by keeping Kobe’s 81-point box score laminated in his study. Mutual obsession, shared oxygen.
And then 26 January 2020—a date scarred into the league’s hardwood. Jordan’s eulogy broke like glass: “When Kobe died, a piece of me died.” Still, the mentor’s eyes flashed when he promised to “keep the Mamba mentality alive.” Today it breathes in every rising guard who wears a scowl at tip-off and a smile at the kill.
Freeze that eternal hand-to-hip duel—Kobe backing down his idol, Jordan reading the future like a well-thumbed playbook—on premium canvas. This limited-edition basketball print anchors any gallery of iconic NBA posters: the crimson of the Chicago Bulls poster set against the sunshine of a Kobe Bryant print. Own the moment when greatness met its reflection—order now, and let legend guard legend on your wall.
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➤ ABOUT THE PRINT
Each artwork is professionally printed on gallery quality matte paper which perfectly compliments the designs using only archival inks. The high print quality ensure that your wall print will last a long time while maintaining its original color.
Premium Matte Paper: 200 gsm, premium quality, matte finish
Shipped in a stiff cardboard tube (100% recyclable, 90% recycled)
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➤ HOW TO ORDER
Simply purchase the listing in your desired size.
Sizes:
A3 (297 X 420 mm / 11.7 X 16.5 in)
A2 (420 x 594 mm / 16.5 x 23.4 in)
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➤ PLEASE NOTE: FRAME IS NOT INCLUDED
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➤ ADDITIONAL
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Guarding greatness: when Kobe’s future leaned into Jordan’s present.
The Great Western Forum, late-winter 1998—Michael Jordan braced his 35-year-old frame against a teenage cyclone in gold. The tongue-wagging master of fist-clenched finishes pressed his forearm to the rookie’s rib cage, daring him to blink. Kobe Bryant—all limbs, swagger and big-band confidence—didn’t flinch. He reverse-pivoted, ball cocked behind his ear like a slingshot, hunting the same air MJ once patented.
Jordan had flown cross-country on precious fumes—flu, sore knee, three-peat headaches—yet still whispered to Phil Jackson, “Let me handle the kid.” Kobe politely declined the lesson plan. First quarter: spin baseline, glide, two-hand reverse that rattled the rafters and every seat of the Los Angeles Lakers print faithful. Third: Jordan answered with a mid-post fade so pure it deserved a sonnet, then brushed past Kobe muttering, “You like that one? Steal it.”
Steal it he did. By the 2001 playoffs Bryant was carving opponents with that identical fadeaway, a pirated masterpiece fit for any Black Mamba poster. The apprenticeship was equal parts needle and nectar. In ’02, when Mike—by then a Wizard—asked who could match his scoring fury, he nodded toward No. 8 and said, “That boy’s the only one crazy enough.”
Their bond stretched off-court. Morning phone calls dissecting footwork, late-night texts swapping cigar brands. Kobe once told reporters he owned every Michael Jordan print ever released; Jordan countered by keeping Kobe’s 81-point box score laminated in his study. Mutual obsession, shared oxygen.
And then 26 January 2020—a date scarred into the league’s hardwood. Jordan’s eulogy broke like glass: “When Kobe died, a piece of me died.” Still, the mentor’s eyes flashed when he promised to “keep the Mamba mentality alive.” Today it breathes in every rising guard who wears a scowl at tip-off and a smile at the kill.
Freeze that eternal hand-to-hip duel—Kobe backing down his idol, Jordan reading the future like a well-thumbed playbook—on premium canvas. This limited-edition basketball print anchors any gallery of iconic NBA posters: the crimson of the Chicago Bulls poster set against the sunshine of a Kobe Bryant print. Own the moment when greatness met its reflection—order now, and let legend guard legend on your wall.
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➤ ABOUT THE PRINT
Each artwork is professionally printed on gallery quality matte paper which perfectly compliments the designs using only archival inks. The high print quality ensure that your wall print will last a long time while maintaining its original color.
Premium Matte Paper: 200 gsm, premium quality, matte finish
Shipped in a stiff cardboard tube (100% recyclable, 90% recycled)
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➤ HOW TO ORDER
Simply purchase the listing in your desired size.
Sizes:
A3 (297 X 420 mm / 11.7 X 16.5 in)
A2 (420 x 594 mm / 16.5 x 23.4 in)
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➤ PLEASE NOTE: FRAME IS NOT INCLUDED
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➤ ADDITIONAL
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
