When 19,000 Chinese fans crashed Kobe Bryant's morning workout, he gave them his shirt and shoes
, was especially popular in China. His generosity and willingness to make time for fans was a key part of his appeal, a Nike executive said at the sportswear titan's investor day in 2015.
"So he came out to say hi, greeted everyone, then took off his shoes, signed them, gave them away," he continued. "He then took off his shirt, signed it, and gave it away."
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