An ESPN report reveals Nike originally pitched the “Black Mamba” campaign to Michael Jordan in 2003 before Kobe Bryant made it iconic. Explore the stunning what-if scenario that could have reshaped ...

LeBron James or Kobe Bryant? Basketball icon Michael Jordan once shared his thoughts on this seemingly impossible debate.

Before Kobe Bryant was known to all as "The Black Mamba," Nike intended for Michael Jordan to wear the moniker in 2003.

The Black Mamba was created for Michael Jordan before Kobe Bryant made it legendary originally appeared on The Sporting News.

Michael Jordan was originally pitched “Black Mamba” nickname during Air Jordan 19 campaign before it became synonymous with ...

Kobe Bryant's iconic NBA nickname was supposed to be given to Michael Jordan, though the NBA legend opted not to take the ...

The popular image and legacy of Kobe Bryant might be a lot different if Michael Jordan wasn't afraid of snakes.

Sometimes change can be a very good thing, even when emotional attachments make the past seem better. Movement, however, ...

Kobe Bryant will always be remembered as the Black Mamba, but Michael Jordan came close to taking that nickname first. Kobe Bryant will always be remembered as the 'Black Mamba' of basketball, but ...