His basketball camp, Kobe Basketball Academy, was held at the UCSB campus last week and weekend. Kids, family, and friends from all over have come to watch, learn, and play with him. And for a few lucky kids, the weekend is a little more special.
There is a place called Smokey Mountain in the Philippines. A large dump, it also houses millions of the country's very poor families and children. A few Filipino kids from there and others received scholarships from Kobe to attend the camp. (photos) This makes my heart smile. Combine that with bringing his support towards the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara County, and my love for Kobe continues to grow.
Last Thursday I spent my lunch at the Events Center with fellow Lakers fans. The group of about 15 people gathered at the exit, waiting for him to leave for lunch. We waited, shared stories, got our cameras ready, and then he emerged!
It was a mad rush of everyone trying to get some face time and a photo with him.
He only had one security person with him and was willing to sign a few autographs.
I saw people who couldn't get direct access to Kobe getting photos of themselves with Kobe in the background. A kind girl took this one of me. Funny faces + Kobe = my fave photo :)Crossing my fingers his camp returns next summer!
6 comments:
Kobe at UCSB!!!
Love it. I love Kobe, too! A lot of people can't stand him but me and Mr Fix It always say that regardless of what you think of him, you really can't deny he's probably *THE* best player in basketball right now. :)
What fun...love the pic!
@Born to be Mrs. Beever: glad to know you and Mr Fix love kobe too :)
Oh how cool!!! Glad you had that opportunity :)
Happy Friday! xoxo
Awww, I love Kobe, too. I had no idea about his work with Smokey Mountain or the Boys & Girls Club of SB. That's wonderful to read.
How exciting for you! I know you are a die hard Lakers/Kobe fan :)
Awesome! Gotta take the pictures you can get right and it turned out well.
p.s. Re: your other post, excited to see your future crafts!
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