LOS ANGELES — On Tuesday, former Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant urged America's young adults to get out and vote in next week's national election.
"It's extremely important," Bryant said. "The discussion that [I] always have centers around, 'How do you educate the youth about the issues so that they have a clear perspective of what they're voting on?'"
"That's how you influence change."
Making an appearance at the Mamba Gallery, Bryant unveiled his first signature shoe since retiring from the NBA, the Nike "Kobe A.D."
Bryant wouldn't explicitly endorse a presidential candidate, although he gave some nebulous hints.
"I think we don't have to all randomly guess what side of the fence that I'm on," Bryant said. "For those that support the opposite of what you believe my point of view...and if you know me for many years, I think you know what candidate I'm supporting...then God bless you, that's your point of view."
Bryant has previously supported President Barack Obama, releasing the "Kobe X ...
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