Kobe Bryant always drew a lot of attention from basketball lovers around the world. The late Los Angeles Lakers legend marked an entire generation with his incredible plays, his desire to be better, and the mentality he showed in every match.
The Black Mamba earned a lot of fans during his 20-year tenure in the league, and even after he retired from the game, he continued to enchant people from different areas.
Just like he delighted fans with his game, Kobe also drew attention from women, and some of them couldn't hide their excitement to see the 5x NBA champion on the court. One of those, Halle Berry, was spotted checking Kobe out during a game in 2005.
Berry, one of the most beautiful women in the world, was sitting courtside when Kobe discussed something with a referee. Halle didn't miss her chance and gave Kobe a big look, demonstrating she was interested in the player.
After that moment, she was interviewed by Jim Gray, who asked her who her favorite player was. Spoiler alert: Kobe Bean Bryant.
"I'm a big Lakers fan, that's for sure. A big Lakers fan," she said. "Kobe... And Caron Butler [are my favorite players]."
Footage of Berry checking Kobe out and talking with Gray saw the light in August. NBA fans reacted to this, joking about her interest in Kobe.
Still a very attractive woman. In her prime, arguably the finest in Hollywood.
Young Halle was one the most gorgeous woman has ever existed.
That Caron Butler shout was a weak bogey to throw us off.
What a masterpiece of a creature.
She’s absolutely stunningly beautiful!
I only came to this video to show my love and support to all the men around the world who've never had a woman look at you the way Halle is looking at Kobe...
Wonderful actress, beautiful girl and a nice player. I love it!
Love moments like these. You can clearly see where the eyes are going. Also how even the commentator responds to Halle's magnetic beauty.
The Eyes do not Lie
Kobe Bryant was so focused on the game, even Halle Berry couldn't get his attention. Similar to the infamous Mat Barnes inbound ball fake
Nothing wrong with a woman checking out a man.
Sorry, he was focused on the game and he was probably the only player she was familiar with lol
Halle could go down as the most beautiful woman in history. And such a sweetheart.
One of the few...billion times... I wish I was Kobe.
That look... 3 seconds...It happens so fast, most men never catch it.
Bryant was something different. Whoever knew him had something good to say about him. He earned a lot of admiration thanks to his ambition and the hard work he put in to reach his goals.
Halle has been linked with the NBA for a long time now. As she revealed, the Lakers are her favorite team. Moreover, she recently 'discovered' some stats that made the Denver Nuggets fan very happy.
After she asked 'tell me something I don't know' on Twitter, NBA analyst Kevin O'Connor explained how great Aaron Gordon was playing for the Nuggets despite touching the ball half the time he did in Orlando.
That's definitely something Halle didn't know and most NBA fans, either.
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