misleading — Trust Score 42/100

This content is refuted by 3 sources to be a mix of verifiable pop-culture facts and fabricated statistical claims. While Kobe Bryant's '6-6-6' workout and the 2016 Comedy Central cartoon are real, the claim that his 81-point game was his 666th is mathematically false, and the 'Toy Story' sports correlation relies on omitting several films that do not fit the pattern.

misleading verification card — Trust Score 42/100
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instagram
Source author
sportsbettingeducation
Original post
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYTAy_7g-X0/?igsh=MWN5dmVranYwamp3NA==
Verified on
May 18, 2026
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Original content reviewed

Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @sportsbettingeducation --- Audio Transcript (What was said) --- Kobe did not die in a helicopter crash. It was a satanic ritual, and I'm not the only one that believes this. A lot of people believe it. Let me tell you why, and then you can make your own decision. This toy was given out Kobe's final game. What a coincidence. He dies in a helicopter crash a year later after this toy was given out as a collector's item. I also don't think it's a coincidence that in this cartoon right up here on Comedy Central, Kobe dies in a helicopter crash where the helicopter blows up. This happened while he was still active in the NBA. In Kobe's famous performance where he scored 81 points, that was his 666th game in the NBA. 666, like the devil. Kind of interesting that his famous off-season workout plan, he also named after the devil's favorite number. It's the 666 workout or the 666 program. If you think all that's a coincidence, maybe this video isn't for you, but if you think there's something more here, read the book of Enoch. It talks about the fallen angels, and a lot of people's theory is Kobe is a fallen angel living over and over again, everlasting life on Earth. And it's not just Kobe, it's a lot of pro athletes. This man right here supposedly founded the railroad. Does he look like a famous pro athlete to you guys? Can you guys spot who this guy might be? Well, if you guessed Travis Kelsey, good job. That's who he used to be before he turned into Travis Kelsey. And you can see they like to make fun of us by doing the railroad toy here with Kelsey, just like the Kobe helicopter toy right here. They do this to mock us. Here's where it gets fun, and here's how you can make some money. So if you have any friends that are into making money or sports betting, share this video with them right now. The Mr. Potato Head and the Colorado Avalanche. What the fuck does Toy Story have to do with the Colorado Avalanche? Well, in 1995, the first Toy Story

Claims analyzed (6)

  1. false: Kobe Bryant's 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors was his 666th game in the NBA.
    Kobe Bryant played 587 regular season games prior to the 2005-06 season. The 81-point game was the 40th game of that season, making it his 627th regular season game. Including playoffs (119 games), the total was 746. No standard statistical count reaches 666.
  2. verified: Kobe Bryant's off-season workout plan is officially named the '666' program or '666' workout.
    Kobe Bryant's intense off-season regimen was widely nicknamed the '666' workout because it consisted of 6 hours of training, 6 days a week, for 6 months of the year.
  3. mixed: A Comedy Central cartoon depicted Kobe Bryant dying in a helicopter crash while he was still active in the NBA.
    The show 'Legends of Chamberlain Heights' aired an episode titled 'End of Days' on Nov 16, 2016, which featured Kobe in a helicopter crash. However, Kobe had already retired from the NBA in April 2016, so he was not 'active' at the time of the broadcast.
  4. misleading: The Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup in seasons corresponding with the releases of Toy Story (1995), Toy Story 2 (1999), and Lightyear (2022).
    While the Avalanche won in 1996 (following the 1995 release of TS1) and 2022 (following Lightyear), they won their second cup in 2001, which does not align with the 1999 release of TS2. Furthermore, the Avalanche did not win in 2010 (TS3) or 2019 (TS4), which the post omits.
  5. mostly true: Toy Story 5 has an official release date of June 30, 2026.
    Disney and Pixar have officially scheduled Toy Story 5 for release on June 19, 2026. The post's date of June 30 is off by 11 days.
  6. verified: Polymarket offers a $50 bonus when users deposit $20 using the code VAN.
    Polymarket is currently running a 'Deposit $20, Get $50' welcome bonus for new users in May 2026. 'VAN' is a valid affiliate code for this promotion.

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