Was MJ The Real 'Black Mamba'? How The Nickname Slithered From Jordan To Kobe
Published on: Feb. 25, 2026, 11:46 p.m. | Source: News18
Nike tried to brand Jordan as “Black Mamba” in 2002, but his fear of snakes killed the campaign. Kobe later embraced the nickname, making it iconic in sports history.
