10 Scandals the NBA wants you to forget

Kobe Bryant, Wife Appear At News Conference
Kobe Bryant, Wife Appear At News Conference in 2003

#3 Kobe Bryant alleged rape case

Kobe and Vanessa Bryant
Kobe and Vanessa Bryant

When Kobe Bryant began his career, he was a rising star and he had a great respect for the game and its history. He was widely regarded among best players in the league.

Disaster struck in 2003. Kobe got accused and arrested for his rape/sex scandal in Eagle, Colorado shortly after knee surgery. The case was eventually dismissed after the accuser refused to testify.

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The humbling accusation, however, changed people’s perception of him as a person. He was even dropped by Adidas (I bet they regretted this). Now, in retirement, haters still call him a rapist and do everything to tarnish his greatness.

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Edited by Yash Matange
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