Kobe & Turkey?

Kobe Bryant has signed an agreement with Turkish Airlines to become their global brand ambassador. Kind of an odd pairing.

"I'm so proud to be chosen as a global brand ambassador for Turkish Airlines. They have been providing travelers with excellent service for 77 years, and I'm glad that U.S. travelers, including my fellow Angelenos, are able to experience Turkish Airlines first-hand," said Mr. Bryant. "Turkey is a country rich in natural beauty and thousands of years of cultural history, and I'm proud to partner with Turkish Airlines to bring that majesty to people around the world." Source: PR Newswire

Kobe seems really pumped about his new role, although he could use a little more time to brush up on his facts. The press release goes onto to say that Turkish Airlines has only been around since 1993.

Somewhere you know Allen Iverson is thinking he could have done a better job.