ormer LA Lakers and Team USA star, Kobe Bryant has been named global ambassador¹ for the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China.

前洛杉矶湖人队和美国队球星科比·布莱恩特，于日前被任命为在中国举行的2019年国际篮联世界杯的全球大使。

During his illustrious career, Kobe won five NBA championships and two Olympic gold medals and will join the host country's ambassador Yao Ming in representing the tournament.

在辉煌的职业生涯中，科比共赢得了五个NBA总冠军和两枚奥运金牌，并将与东道主的大使姚明一起出席该赛事。

FIBA announced Bryant as the global ambassador last Wednesday. In his 20 years on the court, Kobe built a fanbase of millions worldwide which makes him ideal for the role.

国际篮联于上周三宣布科比为全球大使。在他20年的球场生涯中，科比在世界各地建立了数以百万计的球迷基础，这使他成为这个角色的理想人选。

The 40-year-old also led the USA to gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

现年40岁的科比还曾带领美国队赢得了2008年北京奥运会的金牌。

On Chinese social media Weibo, Kobe is still the most popular NBA player, with 6.84 million followers².

在中国社交媒体微博上，科比仍然是NBA最受欢迎的球员，拥有684万粉丝。

The draw ceremony for the groups of the World Cup will be held in March in Shenzhen, and the tournament will begin on August 31 with 32 teams competing in eight cities.

世界杯小组赛抽签仪式将于明年3月在深圳举行，比赛于8月31日正式开始，32支球队将在8个城市进行角逐。

Before then, Kobe and Yao will promote the tournament through a series of events and activities.

在此之前，科比和姚明将通过一系列的活动来宣传这项赛事。