Kobe Bryant tells doctor he has sweating problem in Ellen DeGeneres prank

Kobe Bryant became an open book in recent years. But who knew that would entail sharing one of his most private and embarrassing secrets?

The former Lakers’ star became known as the Black Mamba for punishing his prey with a high lethal dosage of buckets. But who knew Bryan’s teammates also called him, “Sweat Midler?”

In a moment that became even more uncomfortable than having to guard him, Bryant told an esthetician that he sweats profusely. It happens when he plays. It happens when he stands up and jumps. It happens so much that his teammates constantly made fun of him.

Through nearly six minutes of awkwardness, Bryant then revealed another secret of his. This all served as a prank for the “Ellen DeGeneres Show.” All of which revealed that Bryant does not have a sweating problem. He is just really really good in acting.

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