# Candid NBA Celebushoots Laker Superstar Kobe Bryant Cleans Up For GQ March 2010 By Venessa Fisher | Published 2010-02-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gq-march-2010 References: [loudreams](http://www.loudreams.com/2010/02/23/kobe-bryant-x-terry-richardson/) & [gq](http://www.gq.com/) Basketball superstar Mr. Kobe Bryant takes on his many personalities in his latest shoot for [GQ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nba-allstar-collection-1) March 2010. Shot by renowned photographer Terry Richardson, the [Lakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-edition) MVP is caught in candid shots flexing his incredible figure, laying in a [bath of basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-series) and showing us some serious game. The 31-year-old Philly native cleans up well in a grey suit for GQ March 2010, and shows us his playful side in a white robe. Please refrain from drooling, ladies, it might make your man a little jealous. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Athlete Fashion Shoots:** Opportunity for athletes to showcase their personal style and collaborate with fashion brands for magazine shoots. - **Sports Personalities in High Fashion:** Disruptive opportunity for high fashion brands to tap into the popularity of sports personalities to reach a wider audience. - **Playful and Candid Photo Shoots:** Trend of capturing celebrities in more casual and authentic scenes, allowing for a more relatable image. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can collaborate with athletes to create unique and eye-catching campaigns. - **Sports Entertainment:** Sports entertainment brands can explore partnerships with high fashion brands to create cross-promotional content. - **Magazine Publishing:** Magazine publishers can cater to the growing interest in athletes' personal lives by featuring more candid and casual photoshoots. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Basketball-Inspired Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tommy-johns-tournament-collection.md) - [Basketball Athlete-Honoring Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-collection.md) - [Game-Worn Sneaker Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-kobe-4-protro.md) - [Basketball Star Pre-Roll Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preroll-box.md) - [Athlete-Backed Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-jewelry-brand.md) - [Raw Sports Emotion Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-exhibition.md) - [Athlete-Approved Jewelry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curb-chain-collection.md) - [Stark Tonal Basketball Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offcourt-slides-1.md) - [Luxury Basketball-Themed Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-series.md)