Hang with Kobe as he continues his Asia tour in Taipei, Taiwan.
An interpretative dance simulating the 4 Supernatural forces opens the day’s press conference.
Kobe recaps last year’s visit to Taipei , what he plans to accomplish this year, and Team USA road to gold.
Nike Taiwan presents Kobe with a special gift.
2 children, whom Kobe met on his last visit to Taipei, present Kobe with a traditional headpiece.
The children pose with Kobe.
The Supernatural.
Kobe is greeted by hundreds of fans and members of the press at the grand opening of a Nike store in Taipei.
On stage, Kobe greets the crowd and introduces the store. He also shares what he has planned for the evening’s skills academy.
The media swarms the stage.
Kobe poses with Nike Taiwan.
Everyone counts down to the stores grand unveiling.
Fireworks go off as the countdown hits ‘0′ and the store’s entrance is opened.
Kobe poses with fans who waited outside since the earlier morning.
Kobe signs a t-shirt.
Hundreds of fans press their way into the store.
The Taipei Sports Complex is packed with over 7,000 fans.
Fireworks and lasers introduce The Supernatural.
Kobe greets the crowd.
Kobe scrimmages in a 3 on 3 game, stressing the importance of team communication.
A defender aggressively attempts a steal.
Kobe cuts past the defender and heads for the hoop.
Kobe’s teammate takes the shot.
Kobe goes in for the lay-up, making it look so easy.
In this drill, Kobe shows how concentration and balance can help you read your opponent’s next move.
Kobe defies all the laws of physics.
Game Point.
And with the end of the game Kobe reinforces his lesson in team communication.
The training circuit.
Kobe makes his way around the circuit, dropping a series of jumpers with perfect form.
Showtime. A signature shot of Kobe during liftoff.
The Nike Basketball Taipei players perform their moves as Kobe judges from courtside.
The stadium roars with excitement as Kobe gives the players a perfect 10 for their form.
Kobe hits them with another showstopper.
7,000+ screaming fans await as Kobe kicks a signed basketball to the upper deck of the stadium.
Children greet Kobe with traditional Taiwanese garments.
The children perform a traditional Taiwanese dance as they say good-bye.
Kobe poses with the children for one last parting shot.
As Kobe leaves, he makes his way around the arena sending the stadium into a frenzy.
