If Kobe Bryant ever wants to get back to playing competitive basketball again, one prominent fellow Angeleno may have just the opportunity for him.
In an appearance Monday on FOX Sports Radio’s “The Rich Eisen Show,” entertainment mogul Ice Cube said that he has pitched Bryant on playing in his BIG3 basketball league. Ice Cube did add though that the retired 18-time All-Star has turned down all of his overtures but also that he would continue trying, per Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints.
Ice Cube on if he's ever approached Kobe Bryant for the #BIG3 (@thebig3) "Yes, every time. He always turned me down, but I don't care. Next time I see you Kobe, I'm going to ask you again." via @RichEisenShow #Lakers
— Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) August 13, 2018
Ice Cube (@icecube) on Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) playing in the #BIG3 (@thebig3) "He does have a lot going on. It may take him another year or so to get the itch, but whenever he get the itch, we here to scratch it." via @RichEisenShow #Lakers
— Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) August 13, 2018
Bryant will be turning 40 years old later this month. He has been retired for the last two years now after playing 20 seasons in the NBA.
As for the BIG3, a three-on-three halfcourt league, it has already seen notable cameos from other retired NBA players, including this ex-Bryant teammate.
