Kobe shares a moment with season ticket holders.

The L.A. Times recap of Sunday's game mentioned this pre-game interaction Kobe had with a group of season ticket holders. But this story, found on truehoop.com, gives us some details:
"On Sunday morning I attended an invite-only event for Laker season ticket holders at Staples Center. Stu Lance (the Lakers announcer) was the MC and both Mitch Kupchak and Bill Bertka gave mini speeches to the crowd concerning the current status of the Lakers. During the talk, the Lakers came out for a shoot-around, and eventually the team held a mini-practice to prepare for the upcoming game. During this time, Stu and the Laker staff began raffling off prizes. Kobe Bryant was mysteriously absent from the initial session. Stu told the crowd Kobe was still recovering from a viral infection but would play in the night's game.
Just before the players' session ended, Kobe came out of the locker room to a standing ovation. Kobe stayed on the court to take in some jumpers after Phil Jackson finished his speech to the team. At this point, Stu raffled off the final prize -- a basketball autographed by Kobe. Stu took the microphone to Kobe (who was in the middle of a shooting drill), Kobe then drew and announced the wining number. A lovely and exited woman arose from the crowd, ran down to the floor and gave Kobe a huge hug. As if that wasn't enough -- Kobe interrupted Stu's farewell speech to the crowd, unlaced his sneakers, borrowed a marker from the crowd, autographed his shoes and asked Stu to draw another ticket. I sat there with my mouth agape at what I was witnessing. This was not a stunt; this was not a pre-planned PR move. It was a genuine moment from a superstar -- giving back to the fans. Even Stu Lance was speechless. I was never more proud to be a Laker fan, and more importantly, a Kobe Bryant fan."1/14/2008

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[HayabusaRyu]

Hay NBA players arent douche bags all the time, Kobe's a family man he wont be rude to a nice woman, come on people.

[dragonfable797]

kobe just came

[philipride81]

Stu Lantz is a commentating legend in his own right...hes been a laker commentator for as long as i can remember. and ive been a fan since i was 5...17 years in the making!

[THEJOURNEY92]

I would sell that shit n buy a ray allen jersey

[DonPisot]

0:49 is the Harry Potter girl.

[OnlyRawAudio]

Before he says the number, some one screams "749" lol

They must have felt lucky for a couple seconds

[NeonAera]

Lucky... lol I'm just jealous.

[MegaPhonebooth]

0:48 "Sign your boobies!"

[TheLakers24Kobe8]

@TopMe0ff False rape charge* and what does that have to do with this video ?

[datttyboyy]

i think she said SIGN HER BOOBIES @ 0:48

[KronikK6]

0:48 - "shiny boobies"

[Thiagosilva2487]

@TopMe0ff what does any of that have 2 do with this vid?

mad cuz kobe is more skilled and on MJ's lvl so u randomly view KOBES vids and bring this up ROFL get slapped