• A video of Kobe Bryant jumping over a speeding Aston Martin DB9 Volante was posted on the athlete's website on April 9, 2008.

  The stunt was fake, and is part of a viral video promotion for Nike Hyperdunk Black Colorways sneakers. The 55-second video shows Bryant putting on a pair of Nike sneakers before executing the jump. Lakers forward Ronny Turiaf is also featured in the video.

  When asked by KCAL-TV how the stunt was done, Bryant replied, "Hollywood, baby."

• 1. Bryant is an All-Star guard for the Los Angeles Lakers
  2. The Aston Martin DB9 Volante has a claimed top speed of 186 MPH, with a 0-60 time of 4.9 seconds
  3. The video is only intended to air on the internet and will not be broadcast on TV
  4. Parody: Inside the NBA aired a response while Bryant watched on April 23, 2008

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