Come along for the ride as Kobe wraps up his Asia tour in Beijing, China.
Kobe’s day in Beijing begins with a 2 hour press conference featuring some of China’s biggest TV and print news personalities.
All are interested in learning more about Team USA and what it was like to train with some of the top athletes and coaches in the US.
Kobe participates in an online video chat with China’s largest web community, Sina.com. Over 1 million users were online for the event.
After the morning’s media session, Kobe heads over to the grand opening of the Nike Beijing store.
Kobe reconnects with the MC from the Shanghai event to check out the new store.
Outside a massive crowd forms, pushing against the glass windows in order to catch a glimpse of their hero inside.
Downstairs, the Nike store features a large display celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Nike AF1. Kobe looks in awe at some exclusives featured in a showcase.
Kobe blesses a pair of his signature line.
The Team USA billboard inside the store gets his signature in gold ink.
Nike Beijing players receive ‘Supernatural’ t-shirts with Kobe’s magic touch.
He pauses for one last photo session to wrap up the event.
On the way out, Kobe waves to the hundreds of fans.
Security controls the crowds, as Kobe exits the store and heads to the next event.
Nike 706, a creative event space located in the Art District of Beijing, is packed by the time Kobe arrives for the night’s event. Hundreds of fans and VIPs are lined up inside and out.
The stage of 706 is transformed into a court for the evening’s event.
The crowd can’t wait for The Supernatural to arrive.
The MC gets the crowd hyped for the event.
The Supernatural ascends from above.
Kobe shows his love for the folks in Beijing.
Hundreds of fans rush the stage. Security tries their best to maintain control of the frenzy.
Drummers kick off the show and set the tempo for the rest of the event.
Kobe listens from the sideline.
Dancers hit the court to perform a tribute.
Kobe applauds the warm welcome.
Back on the stage, the MC gives the official introduction.
Kobe discusses Team USA and his latest line of footwear.
The full Kobe Bryant Zoom footwear line is on display.
Kobe pauses to sign some autographs.
The Nike Beijing athletes show off their skills as Kobe looks on.
Kobe makes comments and gives pointers from the sideline.
He shares an exercise in pivoting that focuses on balance and concentration.
A Nike Beijing athlete repeats the cutting move. Kobe looks on and gives some feedback.
After the training session, Kobe and the MC pan the crowd looking for people to award an autographed pair of sneakers. Kobe spots a little girl and calls her to the stage.
He proudly presents the girl with a pair of autographed sneakers and a massive LA jersey.
Kobe grabs a few basketballs and adds his touch.
He teases the crowd before throwing the balls into the stands.
The crowd goes crazy as they try to catch one.
Kobe signs some limited edition mobile.nikebasketball.com tshirts and launches them into the stands.
The crowd reaches as a basketball flies overhead.
Kobe launches one more basketball across 706 bringing closure to the event and to the end of the 2007 Kobe Supernatural Asia Tour.
