Blogs Videos Kobe Bryant and Nicki Minaj cover new issue of ESPN Magazine Players in this post: Kobe Bryant David Astramskas January 21, 2014 No Comments kobeminaj 6’6″ Kobe Bryant and 5’2″ Nicki Minaj grace the new issue of ESPN the Magazine which hits stands this Friday. The Lakers are her favorite team and I don’t know who her favorite Laker is but I know one Laker that’s a big fan of hers.