Kobe Bryant: Local Youngster Johnny Ireland Wins Contest, Covers Idol for a Day

Congratulations to little Johnny Ireland, whose essay “Kobe is the Bestest” won a contest enabling him to become “Laker beat reporter for a day.”

The local youngster put his press pass to good use, peppering his idol Kobe Bryant with a series of questions like, “How did you get so awesome?” “Why are you better than everyone else?” "Why don't you shoot more?" and “Can I touch your shoe?” To little Johnny’s delight Kobe took the time to answer each and every question, employing a characteristic false modesty that was completely lost on the star-struck young cub.

When the interview was done Kobe offered a patronizing pat on the he...

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