The source that I had for Kobe was unavailable on google for some reason but I can still show you how I created the black mamba.
You start with the H pencil, and as always, get your outline.
You then start getting the details in Kobe's face. Using the B drawing pencil as well as a blender, gives a smooth and photorealistic finish.
Continue to shade.
After completing the head, next is the jersey.
Before I show the final product, here is my first Kobe drawing from 3 years ago.
And now the final product:
Let me know in the comments section who you want me to draw next. And as always, follow me on twitter @JBennett_NBA