In 2016, Kobe Bryant shared how to determine a weak pump fake during his appearance at the Sports Illustrated & Variety Sports & Entertainment Summit. He pointed out that offensive players' right leg always goes behind during a pump fake, making it easy to anticipate their next move. Bryant emphasized the need for attention to detail, which was evident in Joel Embiid's development as a player inspired by Kobe's playing style. Embiid revealed that Kobe was his favorite player, and many of his moves were inspired by him, making him one of the most unstoppable players of his generation.
