Jan 28, 2022 · Kobe-ing is the act of shouting "Kobe!" when throwing an object into a container, such as a basketball into a basketball goal, or a piece of trash into a trashcan. The act was made popular by Dave Chappelle on the Comedy Central TV show Chappelle's Show.

Jan 27, 2020 · A player plants his feet, jumps and shoots with a yell of “Kobe!” -- partly a joke, but also a plea to guide the ball into the hoop with the skill of the late Lakers great Kobe Bryant.

Here is one of the clips where Kobe and Max discuss yelling "Kobe!" while shooting. -- Max: So, even though your career is over in basketball, you're still continuing to influence the game....

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Jan 28, 2020 · If shouting “Kobe!” was just a funny meme before Sunday, HotShotJimbo says, the tradition has certainly taken on new meaning. Like the TikTok teens and their imaginary future children, he now sees it as a way to introduce new people to Kobe Bryant, the basketball player.

From the young 17-year-old at Lower Merion High School in Philadelphia, Kobe was considered a “risky” choice in the draft. Not many players came straight out of high school into the NBA. But Kobe was different.

It's from kids idolizing professional athletes. You try to channel them as you do something, like shooting a basketball. Also Chappelle's show has a good explanation of this. It's in Season 1 Episode 12 if you want to look it up. Now it's become more of a joke, so people do it to be funny.

Jan 29, 2020 · Fans mourning the loss of Kobe Bryant gathered outside of the Staples Center in LA to pay tribute to the Lakers icon and his cultural legacy by throwing crumpled paper balls into a wastebasket that read: ' #SayKobe You know what to do.'

Jan 29, 2020 · After years of chanting “Kobe” at the trash can without thinking, many people were re-examining this mantra this week, as news of Bryant’s passing sunk in. Here is a look at how Twitter is reckoning with its favorite battle cry.

Sep 12, 2024 · Casual Contexts: When someone makes a perfect shot at the wastebasket, friends might cheerfully shout, “Kobe!” as a form of congratulatory acknowledgment. Social Media: People often share videos of impressive throws or trick shots captioned with “Kobe” to highlight precision or talent.