Kobe Bryant was named after Kobe beef, because his parents liked the word on a Japanese-restaurant menu.
But how well does the Lakers great know his namesake?
He put his tasting skills to the test in the above Good Mythical Morning With Rhett & Link video.
Or, if you’re not keen on a video designed to make Bryant look delightful, here’s him looking miserable after eating spicy meatballs: