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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Kobe Bryant "White Hot" Cover Photo” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21415 of the collection, and the 72nd best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Kobe Bryant "White Hot" Cover Photo” meme mean?
The image highlights a humorous contrast between high-fashion elegance and visual absurdity. By placing Kobe in unrelated scenes, users mock his overly artistic or dated style. It serves as a lighthearted jab at his fashion choices during that specific photoshoot era.
Where does the “Kobe Bryant "White Hot" Cover Photo” meme come from?
The source is a photoshoot for the May 2010 issue of the L.A. Times Magazine. Photographer Ruven Afanador and stylist James Valeri dressed Kobe Bryant entirely in white. The intent was to represent his unimaginable luck. The publication sparked mixed reactions, with Kobe calling it 'too artsy.' Virality surged in early May 2010. Deadspin launched a photoshop contest on May 4, 2010. A compilation of top entries was published the same day, structuring the meme's spread.
- May 2010Publication of the cover and portfolio in the L.A. Times Magazine.
- May 3, 2010Widespread sharing of the photo article on sports blogs and forums.
- May 4, 2010Launch of the photoshop contest by the website Deadspin.
How to use the “Kobe Bryant "White Hot" Cover Photo” meme
- Insert Kobe's white silhouette into fictional magazine covers to create an absurd visual contrast.
- Remix the original pose by placing him inside cereal boxes or video game jacket art.
- Use the image to comment on an outfit deemed excessively elegant or out-of-place in daily life.
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The “Kobe Bryant "White Hot" Cover Photo” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21415 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 69/100 · #72 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Kobe Bryant "White Hot" Cover Photo” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Kobe Bryant "White Hot" Cover Photo comes out of the Memes World series 72 as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
Kobe Bryant White Hot meme meaning?
The meme involves cutting out Kobe in white and placing him elsewhere. It mocks his style as too artistic or mismatched for basketball culture.
Kobe Bryant White Hot origin?
It comes from a May 2010 L.A. Times Magazine shoot. Kobe wore white clothes to symbolize his exceptional luck in life.
Who made the Kobe Bryant white meme?
No single creator is identified. The trend was amplified by a photoshop contest launched by Deadspin in May 2010.
How do I get the Kobe Bryant "White Hot" Cover Photo meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Kobe Bryant "White Hot" Cover Photo” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Kobe Bryant "White Hot" Cover Photo card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Kobe Bryant - Know Your Meme · Basketball - Know Your Meme · Kobe: 'Wardrobe that's all white? This just doesn't happen.' · checked on October 13, 2026.
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