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NoMoreGame7s Star Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 12:24 am Post subject: Is Kobe the Narrator of that Make-A-Wish Foundation Commercial? |
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I was watching NBATV, and I swear I heard Kobe narrating a commercial for Make-A-Wish. The wording went something like, "What can a wish do? Can it find a cure? Can it change a life?....." Then in the end, it said something like, "A wish can do anything. You just have to believe." It showed views of a hospital, and then views of the night sky. The commercial was mostly dark blue. There wasn't a lot of other color.
Has anybody else seen it, and can anybody confirm whether it's Kobe who is actually narrating the thing? I got curious, and thought I'd ask if anybody here knew about it. |
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DancingBarry Editor-in-Chief
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 12:24 am Post subject: |
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I heard the same thing, thought it was him, too. |
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Coca James Star Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 12:28 am Post subject: |
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I swear, everyone thinks im insane for saying it, but I swear its him _________________ “YO JEANIE, WHATS UP MY BIIIAAACCCHH!” – COCA JAMES ON 1540AM THE TICKET LAKERS ROUNDTABLE - 03/02/06
(as requested by da masta of fusion)
"I have to be assertive, and if the ball doesn't go in, it gives us a good rebounding opportunity." - Kobe |
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uberzev Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 12:29 am Post subject: |
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Coca James wrote: | I swear, everyone thinks im insane for saying it, but I swear its him | YOU SO CRAZY! _________________ Lakers Gonna Lake |
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Van-Exel26 Star Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 12:30 am Post subject: |
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It sounds exactly like him, it has to be him. The first time I heard it was when I was on the computer and heard it on the TV in the background. I turned around and was surprised when I didn't see him but assumed it was his voice narrating. |
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Coca James Star Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 12:36 am Post subject: |
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uberzev wrote: | Coca James wrote: | I swear, everyone thinks im insane for saying it, but I swear its him | YOU SO CRAZY! |
I think I wanna have your baby..
what a mod what a mod what a mod what a mighty good mod, yes he is! _________________ “YO JEANIE, WHATS UP MY BIIIAAACCCHH!” – COCA JAMES ON 1540AM THE TICKET LAKERS ROUNDTABLE - 03/02/06
(as requested by da masta of fusion)
"I have to be assertive, and if the ball doesn't go in, it gives us a good rebounding opportunity." - Kobe |
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NoMoreGame7s Star Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 12:44 am Post subject: |
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Glad I'm not the only one who thinks it's him. I've been looking stuff up. Kobe has definitely been involved in a big way with Make-A-Wish, but I can't find proof that it's his voice in that particular PSA. |
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Smel Counts Star Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 2:12 am Post subject: |
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Kobe's probably been the biggest celebrity/athlete volunteer for Make-a-Wish, so it's probably him.
He's been known to regularly meet w/ terminally ill kids and their families for deep conversations just minutes before games start.
An old article (I think it was L.A. Times magazine) mentioned that people who have witnessed it are blown away that he's able to compose himself enough to take the court, let alone dominate.
It said that he would promise to make a spectacular play (for instance a 360 dunk) for the kid and when he did the kid would know it was for him/her. (The old hit a homer for me Babe Ruth thing).
Teammates and coaches had gotten PO'd at him a couple times when he would wrecklessly attempt hard plays in a tight game, but he couldn't resist making some dying kids wish /promise come true.
I know it's a reach but I wonder if he's made promises on some of his huge scoring nights. |
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rpadma12 Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 6:03 am Post subject: |
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Yes, it's Kobe's voice..
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Public Service Announcement
Three wish children who starred in the public service announcement were also on hand at today's event to present the premiere of the PSA. The PSA was created, co-written and produced by Zambezi Ink, and narrated by Kobe Bryant. During the shoot the children worked one-on-one with Bryant, an honored wish granter of the organization.
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http://www.wishla.org/news_art5.asp |
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KobeButler Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 6:07 am Post subject: |
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its funny..when i first saw the commercial, i thought it was the beginning a promo for one his shoes or something...the voice sounded like kobe's but wasnt sure.
thx for the clarification. _________________ Pain is temporary, at the end of pain is success... |
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Dennis_D LG Contributor
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 7:33 am Post subject: |
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rpadma12 wrote: | Yes, it's Kobe's voice..
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Public Service Announcement
Three wish children who starred in the public service announcement were also on hand at today's event to present the premiere of the PSA. The PSA was created, co-written and produced by Zambezi Ink, and narrated by Kobe Bryant. During the shoot the children worked one-on-one with Bryant, an honored wish granter of the organization.
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http://www.wishla.org/news_art5.asp |
Wrong link - here is the correct one. _________________ <-- My avatar is Margaret Nolan from one of the Carry On films. She was the girl who got painted gold in "Goldfinger". Thanks to CaliRyderX for identifying her. |
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rpadma12 Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 7:41 am Post subject: |
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sorry about that.. I had two windows opened and copied the wrong address..
I got it from here: LINK |
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Supa Star Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 8:37 am Post subject: |
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Man, I've been hearing that commercial for a while and always thought it sounded like Kobe. Especially the way he says the word "strong". Glad someone could confirm it. |
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NoMoreGame7s Star Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 8:39 am Post subject: |
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That's pretty cool. I also found out that the night he scored 81 points, a kid was living out his wish with his family by going to the game as guests of Kobe, sitting in sweet seats, and getting to meet him. How awesome must that kid have felt? |
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