Kobe Bryant to imprint hands/feet at Grauman's Chinese Theater

[Auggie]

ESPNLosAngeles.com / 1-21-11

DENVER -- Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant is going Hollywood.

The five-time NBA champion is set to become the first athlete to have his hand and foot imprinted in a ceremony at the world-renowned Grauman's Chinese Theater on Feb. 19, it was announced Thursday. Bryant also is taking a turn at acting in a soon-to-be released short film directed by Robert Rodriguez in conjunction with Nike.

Bryant will join actors such as Marilyn Monroe, Brad Pitt, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Will Smith, Harrison Ford and John Wayne in receiving the cement distinction in front of the theater located on Hollywood Boulevard.

"To be a part of such elite company is a tremendous honor. I'm proud to be the first athlete to be recognized," Bryant said in a statement.

LINK: http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=6042994

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WTF has gotten into people??????

[KamaAina]

1. As long as he sticks to the hands and feet

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[Iggo]

2. Sports star. Movie star. Same thing down here. (n/t)

[Forkboy]

3. Too late...someone cooler has already been there.