Kobe Bryant was one of the most polarizing players in NBA history, a combination of scoring, flash and grit.
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He was also an incredible trash talker, and nothing was off limits, not even $500,000.
We have no idea if this bet was ever fulfilled, but it's simply incredible the lengths Bryant went to get in his opponents heads and the confidence he had in his game.
(H/T BroBible)
