Michael Redd Recalls Teaming Up with Kobe Bryant…
Kobe Bryant had many achievements, but one crown jewel was leading Team USA to gold in the 2008 Olympics. Dubbed the “Redeem Team,” they aimed to reclaim glory after a shocking bronze finish in 2004. Imagine the team was like a superhero squad, each member with unique powers, and Kobe was Captain America! Meanwhile, Michael Redd captured the essence of bonding over dominoes on the plane. He, along with Tayshaun Prince and Chris Bosh, tried teaching Kobe dominoes, and they probably felt like grandmasters teaching a penguin to ice skate!
Kobe was known for his leadership, and in this case, it meant mastering the arts of camaraderie and dominoes. While not a domino champion, Kobe quickly learned that to connect, you sometimes have to lose a few games – even if you’re the Black Mamba. It’s like discovering his unbeatable skills didn’t extend to every realm, like teaching a cat to fetch, but his determination to bond was unmatched. With this locker room foundation, the team gelled magnificently and capped it all with Olympic gold. Tyronn Lue once mentioned he’s never beaten Kobe one-on-one, which is a bit like a mouse never outsmarting a cat.
