From the Court Room to the Court
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3dVXh_2h5U
The 2003-04 Laker season was a spectacle to behold. The Lakers signed future Hall of Famers Gary Payton and Karl Malone and were heavy favorites to win the title that year.
Aside from the expectations on the court, Kobe was making headlines off the court facing a sexual assault charge during the season. On one December night, Bryant went from the courtroom in Colorado directly to Staples Center for a game against the Nuggets.
With the game tied at 99, Bryant took the inbounds, pump-faked Jon Barry out of his shoes and hit a jumper from the top of the key to give the Lakers a win and end a long day for the Mamba.