Ice Cube won't stop recruiting Kobe for BIG3

Despite Kobe Bryant repeatedly turning down his requests to join the BIG3, Ice Cube isn't giving up.

The rapper and BIG3 co-founder spoke about his desire to sign Bryant on Monday's episode of "The Rich Eisen Show."

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"He always turned me down, but I don't care. Next time I see you Kobe, I'm going to ask you again," Cube said. "... It may take him another year or so to get the itch, but whenever he get the itch, we here to scratch it."

Bryant's wife, Vanessa, recently shut down talk of a comeback, telling one Instagram user that her husband "will not be coming out of retirement to play again" and is enjoying spending time with his family.