Kobe Bryant Lost a $800 Bet to Jerry Ferrara and Kevin Connolly
In 2005, Kobe Bryant sprained his right ankle during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Kobe ended up being sidelined for nearly a month as he nursed himself back to health.
During this time, HBO's Entourage was preparing to shoot its next season, which included the show's first scene at the Staples Center. After the cast finished rehearsals, an injured Kobe strolled on to the court with his right leg in a walking boot.
Kobe urged Jerry Ferrara and Kevin Connolly to put up $100 for every one-legged, left-handed shot he makes. Bryant's first attempt rimmed out. Never one to give up easily, Kobe immediately offered a double or nothing bet. But, his second shot also rimmed out.
Ferrara and Connolly were so content with their interaction with Kobe that they didn't even mention the money.
The pair stayed to watch the Lakers game. About midway through the second quarter, they received an envelope from Kobe with $800 in it.
