Pau Gasol remains close to Kobe Bryant’s family, offering them vital support as they grieve. Recently, he expressed his love for the Bryants.
Kobe Bryant was Honored by Los Angeles Dodgers Third Baseman Justin Turner in a Creative Way
Kobe Bryant continues to be honored by many professional athletes. Justin Turner, of the LA Dodgers honored Bryant by wearing him on his chest.
Kobe Bryant Still Making an Impact, This Time in the NFL
The late Los Angeles Lakers basketball Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant continues to make an impact, but this time it’s in the NFL.
Kobe Bryant’s Most Impressive Stat Might Be His Lack of Technical Fouls
Kobe Bryant had very few technical fouls, unlike other NBA stars who can’t help but get on the bad side of referees.
LeBron James is Still Honoring the Late Kobe Bryant 6 Months After His Tragic Death
While a great deal has happened in the six months since Kobe Bryant’s tragic death, LeBron James is still paying tribute to the Lakers legend.
Dwyane Wade Honored Kobe Bryant in a Special Way
Dwyane Wade honored Kobe Bryant in a special way by designing a few pairs of his signature shoe, which were inspired by Bryant.
LeBron James Thought His Lakers Teammates Were Joking When They Told Him About Kobe Bryant’s Death
The story of how LeBron James thought his Lakers teammates were joking when they informed him of Kobe Bryant’s death on a flight back to LA.
Kobe Bryant Had One Player That Hated Him on the Court but Had a Lot of Respect for Him off the Court
Kobe Bryant was one of the best competitors in the game of basketball. He had some physical battles with one particular player during his career.
It’s Not Right to Saddle LeBron James and the Lakers With the Pressure of Winning an NBA Title to Honor Kobe Bryant
As LeBron James and the Lakers prepare to resume the NBA season, there will be unfair pressure on them to win an NBA title to honor Kobe Bryant.
Kobe Bryant’s Legacy Might Have Changed Because of a Missed Goaltending Call
Kobe Bryant’s legacy as one of the all-time greats has never been in question. However, if one play went different things might’ve never been the same.
LeBron James and Kobe Bryant Had a Bond That Could Not Be Broken
Kobe Bryant and LeBron James are two of the greatest players in NBA history. The two developed a close relationship over the years.
Scottie Pippen Explains Why Kobe Bryant Was Better Than Michael Jordan
Former Chicago Bulls standout Scottie Pippen says he believes Kobe Bryant was a better basketball than Michael Jordan.
Kobe Bryant Will Be Immortalized in Video Game History
Former Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant has earned a well-deserved honor from NBA 2K21 that only further enhances his legacy.
Shaq, Kobe Don’t Win First Title Together Without Blazers’ Epic Collapse
Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant wouldn’t have won their first NBA title together if not for an epic collapse by the Portland Trail Blazers.
Vlade Divac Threatening to Retire Wasn’t the Only Thing That Nearly Kept the Hornets From Trading Kobe Bryant to the Lakers
A look back on the famous trade that sent Kobe Bryant from the Hornets to the Lakers for Vlade Divac, a trade that nearly didn’t happen.
Kobe Bryant: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Dozen Players Drafted Ahead of the Black Mamba 24 Years Ago Today
24 years after the famed 1996 NBA Draft, a look back on the careers of Kobe Bryant and the 12 players who were selected ahead of him.
Jayson Tatum Just Showed Kobe Bryant a Permanent Sign of Respect
Jayson Tatum idolized Kobe Bryant. The young Celtics star gave the Lakers legend a permanent sign of respect thanks to his dog.
Shaquille O’Neal Emotionally Details First Time He Met Kobe Bryant and 1 Thing He Wishes He Could Tell Him Today
Shaquille O’Neal emotionally described his relationship with Kobe Bryant to Jimmy Fallon including the first time they met and the one thing he wishes he could tell his former teammate today.
22 Hours of Unseen Kobe Bryant Footage Could Fetch $250,000 at Auction
There is 22 hours of unseen footage of future Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant that is up for auction that could pave the way to something special.
How Kobe Bryant Inspired Iman Shumpert to Live Differently: ‘He Left Us With a Lot’
While Iman Shumpert didn’t have as close a relationship with Kobe Bryant as many of his peers, he still took a lot away from his death.
Kobe Bryant Was So Cocky He Once Bet $500,000 on a Free Throw
Kobe Bryant was both extremely confident and extremely rich during his NBA career, and that led to him betting $500,000 on a free throw.
Kobe Bryant’s Biggest Fear Had Nothing to Do With Basketball
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s biggest fear had absolutely nothing to do with playing basketball.
Kobe Bryant’s Daily Routine Was So Busy He Barely Had Time to Sleep
Kobe Bryant had a legendary work ethic. This meant his days were jam packed with training, so how did Bryant manage to get so little sleep?
How Kobe Bryant and Shaq Sent Jerry West to the Hospital
Jerry West previously served as the Lakers GM for many years and had one instance where Kobe Bryant and Shaq pushed him to get hospitalized.
What Impressed Kobe Bryant the Most About Colin Kaepernick
The former Lakers great Kobe Bryant was quite impressed by Colin Kaepernick in one regard that didn’t involve his football career.
Shaquille O’Neal Wants Drew Brees, Saints to Learn From His Beef With Kobe Bryant
Shaquille O’Neal wants Drew Brees and the Saints to avoid the turmoil that ended O’Neal’s time with Kobe Bryant. Here’s what Shaq said.
The Highest-Paid NBA Player of All Time Is Not Who You Might Think
Michael Jordan and LeBron James might be the two best to ever play the game of basketball, but they aren’t the highest-paid NBA stars ever.
In 2009, the NBA Was Supposed to Witness Kobe Bryant vs. LeBron James in the Finals
Kobe Bryant and LeBron James were supposed to face each other in the 2009 NBA Finals but it didn’t work out in James’ favor.
Reggie Miller Had the Pleasure of Battling Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant During His Career
Throughout his NBA career, Hall of Famer Reggie Miller battled two NBA greats in Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan
The Most Notable Memorabilia From Kobe Bryant’s Auction Could Net the Mamba Foundation a Lot of Money
A metric of Kobe Bryant’s enduring popularity is the enormous market for his memorabilia. Many of his prized items went to auction recently.
Kobe Bryant Faced a Low Point Early in His NBA Career
Kobe Bryant was not happy during his first few years in the NBA. He did not get much playing time, but that all changed as his career went on.
You’ll Never Believe Who Tried to Poison Kobe Bryant’s Food Before the 2002 NBA Finals
There were reports that someone tried to poison Kobe Bryant’s food before the 2002 NBA Finals, but that did not stop Bryant from winning a third straight title.
Kobe Bryant’s Former Teammate Had an Unforgettable Conversation With Him Before His Death
Kobe Bryant had a powerful conversation with former Lakers teammate Tarik Black just a week before his death that Black will never forget.
Bonzi Wells Was a Nightmare for Kobe Bryant in the 2000 NBA Playoffs
During the 2000 Western Conference Finals, Bonzi Wells gave Kobe Bryant a tough time that entire series as the Lakers would eventually win.
Kobe Bryant Would’ve Been Even Better Without His Adidas Kobe Two Sneakers
Kobe Bryant’s business relationship with Nike is well-known. But he began his career wearing crazy sneakers by Adidas.
Meet Smush Parker: The Basketball Player Who Kobe Bryant Did Not Like
Smush Parker played two seasons with the Lakers. Kobe Bryant did not take a liking to Parker when they were teammates.
Dwight Howard Is a Big Reason LeBron James and Kobe Bryant Never Faced Each Other in the NBA Finals
LeBron James and Kobe Bryant never got to face off in the NBA Finals. Dwight Howard is actually a big reason that didn’t happen.
Kobe Bryant Had 1 Player He Wished He Could Have Played With
Throughout his illustrious career, there was one player that Bryant hoped that he could have played alongside.
Kobe Bryant’s Favorite Sport Wasn’t Basketball
Kobe Bryant dominated on the basketball court for many years throughout his career. But he enjoyed soccer a lot and was a big fan.
Kobe Bryant Called Michael Jordan After He Made a Teammate Cry During Practice
Kobe Bryant was a fierce competitor in during the game and in practice. He once made a teammate cry and had to call Michael Jordan after.
Mike Trout Is the New Mickey Mantle for Baseball Card Collectors
A decade-old Mike Trout card fetched $900,000 at auction this week.
Kobe Bryant Just Potentially Helped the New York Knicks
Kobe Bryant had one of the greatest basketball minds, so his opinion still matters. Did it play a role in what the New York Knicks just did?
What Was David Stern’s Net Worth at the Time of His Death?
David Stern spent 30 years as the commissioner of the NBA. He amassed a substantial net worth before passing away in 2020.
Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant Turned Phil Jackson Into the Most Overrated Coach in NBA History
Phil Jackson benefitted from transcendent talents like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant in what amounted to an overrated coaching career.
Jalen Rose Has a Lot of Money Despite Being Owned by Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant
Jalen Rose was a good basketball player, despite Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant getting the best of him. His success made him pretty wealthy.
Report on Kobe Bryant’s Death Rules out Possible Cause of Helicopter Crash
The pilot in the helicopter crash that killed retired Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant and eight others had no drugs or alcohol in his system.
Kobe Bryant Wanted the Lakers to Honor 1 Underrated Teammate
The former star guard held the strong belief that one of his former teammates should receive a special honor from the franchise.
Kobe Bryant Had an Epic Michael Jordan-esque Moment at a Lakers Practice in 2015
Kobe Bryant, according to his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Jeremy Lin, once had a Michael Jordan-like moment at a practice in 2015.
Michael Jordan or LeBron James? Former Guard Jason Williams Weighs in on GOAT
Michael Jordan, LeBron James, or Kobe Bryant? Former NBA point guard Jason Williams weighs in on who is the GOAT.
Why Rip Hamilton Was as Scared of Kobe Bryant as Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan might be the most feared athlete ever, but Rip Hamilton said Kobe Bryant was the only player in the NBA who scared him.
