Gallery: Rare Sports Photos You Likely Haven't Seen Before

Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and...Amanda Bynes?

October 22, 2013

Image via Complex Original

What do Deion Sanders, Kevin Garnett, and Arnold Schwarzenegger all have in common? Along with being legends of athleticism, they're also three guys who we just can't get enough of when it comes to classic photos. And they're not alone. Yes, there are hundreds of dope Michael Jordan moments that have been captured on film, but can you really ever have too many of those when it comes to His Airness? What about LeBron James or Shaquille O'Neal? Definitely not. But with the millions of photos that get taken in sports every year, it's easy for even the best shots of these guys to somehow get lost in the shuffle. So we decided to unearth some Rare Sports Photos You Likely Haven't Seen Before of your favorite sports heroes, both on and off the field. Bet you didn't know that Kobe once made a cameo on All That, did you?

Deion Sanders and MC Hammer

Deion and his former record label boss, MC Hammer: the Lil Wayne and Birdman of their day? Ehhh...not quite.

Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Antoine Walker

MJ and Kobe don't even know Walker was here. Honestly, they might think he's the towel boy or something.

Troy Aikman and John Elway

Dope throwback hats? Check. Two of the best quarterbacks to ever do it? Check.

Kobe Bryant

We've all heard how Kobe wants to be the next MJ, but this is a little ridiculous.

Yao Ming and Peyton Manning

Yao Ming and Peyton Manning getting their E.T. on. Why? We have no idea.

Wilt Chamberlain, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Andre the Giant

Wilt the Stilt, Arnie and Andre on the set of Conan the Destroyer. Who would you take in a fight?

Karl Malone and Shaquille O'Neal

Shaq gives the Mailman a lesson in beatmaking.

Randy Moss and Kevin Garnett

Moss and KG doing a jersey swap from their days when they ruled the Minnesota sports scene.

Kobe Bryant, Amanda Bynes, and Christy Knowings

Check out this clip from the '90s sketch-comedy show, All That, and tell us if you think that Amanda Bynes had to try very hard to act that crazy.

Michael Jordan

No, in case you were wondering, His Airness doesn't need to worry about getting enough leg room when he's travelling.

Dan Marino

Did Dan actually think that little 'fro looked good back in the day? Yikes.

Michael Jordan and Dr. J

MJ to Dr. J, from one generation of unparalled air to the next.

Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan

And now it's MJ's turn to pass the torch.

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson

During Bird's retirement ceremony, Magic shed his L.A. allegiances as a show of respect to Larry Legend. A classic moment in one of the all-time great rivalries in sports.

The 1996 NBA Draft Class

Can you name them all?

Michael Irvin and Deion Sanders

The '90s Dallas Cowboys swag was absolutely untouchable.

Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant

He may be all smiles on the outside but, let's be honest, there's probably nothing that pisses MJ off more than having to get a helping hand from Kobe.