But the Leicester story was a massive headline in the states, because the Leicester Premier League win.
Which was also a massive story in the states.
Making the whole argument somewhat redundant.
That said I have no doubt it wouldn't have been mentioned were it not for the backstory.
Kobe was the US basketball 'Dream Team'.
So those completely unaware of him I assume must also have accidentally missed 2 consecutive Summer Olympiads.
I do find 'not heard of him' a little odd, on a sport website.
Sure I have no doubt many of our mothers would be "Kobe who?"
In much the same way those of our American cousins who are also currently on a sports message board would say "how am I supposed to know Dale Stephens?"
But I'm pretty...
Blimey.
Closely followed by blimey - you're gonna joke.
Then followed still by blimey - how can you not have heard of him?
Oh and final yes the Leicester City crash was extensively covered in America.