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Jan. 26, 2021 marks the first anniversary of the untimely passing of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna. Former teammate Derek Fisher was one of the many who commemorated the Black Mamba on this day, with Fisher coming out with an endearing message expressing how Kobe and Gianna continue to inspire […]

It has been one year to the day since the tragic passing of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, and the NBPA has decided to honor him with 450 custom jerseys. The players’ association is honoring the late Black Mamba with custom jerseys to be given to active players on last season’s rosters. 1/450 💜💛 One […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are once again toward the top of the Western Conference standings. They are also once again looking up at the Los Angeles Lakers. It is not a surprise to see the two Los Angeles teams battling for supremacy. The Lakers and Clippers have some of the best superstars in the NBA, […]

January 26, 2020 will be remembered forever for sports fans everywhere, and for good reason. It has been one year to the day of the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi in a helicopter crash, and the world continues to mourn the death of one of the greatest athletes in history. Bryant’s ex-teammate […]

Part of Kobe Bryant’s legacy will always be his unwavering confidence. Even before he entered the NBA, Kobe always thought highly of himself and knew he could take on any challenge. On the Rejecting the Screen Podcast, host Noah Coslov was joined by former NBA player Rex Walters who shared several stories about Kobe Bryant […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson had a long string of tweets in remembrance of fellow Lakers great Kobe Bryant on the one-year anniversary of his tragic death. Johnson began by saying he prayed for Bryant’s widow, Vanessa, and Kobe’s daughters. This morning I prayed for Vanessa Bryant and the girls. 🙏🏾 — Earvin Magic […]

American rapper and Los Angeles Lakers fan Snoop Dogg honored Kobe Bryant with a song last year for the ESPY Awards, and the tribute still gives us chills on the one-year anniversary of his death. Check it out here if you haven’t seen it, or even if you have: One year. A tribute to Kobe, […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James successfully found his rhythm and had a notable showing when he returned to play his former team in the Cleveland Cavaliers for the first time in the 2020-21 season. Lakers big man Anthony Davis already knew that the four-time MVP will be having a great game right after the […]

With the one-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s death on Tuesday, athletes across the world are speaking out on the legendary basketball star. While commemorating Bryant’s legacy, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors shared how Bryant’s efforts to grow the WNBA and women’s hoops in general inspired him. Via Sports Illustrated’s Howard Beck: “The fact that […]

Like most players in the league, Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard wanted to pick the brain of one of the game’s best players in Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant back then. The two players immediately formed a bond when Lillard first came to the league back in 2012. As his career progressed […]

It’s a sad day for many, as it’s been a year since the world lost Kobe Bryant. To avoid dancing in the mud, and instead of focusing solely on the tragedy, we’re going to look at Kobe Bryant MVP relevant information. Or, more accurately, just how many the Los Angeles Lakers icon should have won. […]

Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa, shared a message on her Instagram account on the one-year death anniversary of her husband and daughter, Gianna. A letter came from one of Gianna’s closest friends named Aubrey Callaghan. The letter shared that the 13-year-old was a humble person who didn’t fail to lift up the spirits of the people […]

A Cleveland Cavaliers front office member got a little too excited after LeBron James missed a buzzer-beater at the end of the third. As he walked to the Los Angeles Lakers’ bench, James saw the executive celebrating his heart out. At this moment, it became personal for The King. Check the clip below to see […]

For so many years, LeBron James carried the Cleveland Cavaliers on his back. On Monday night, he defeated the Cavs nearly all by himself with the Lakers. A scorching-hot LeBron James dropped a season-high 46 points in his return to Northeast Ohio, propelling the Lakers to a 115-108 win at the RocketMortage FieldHouse. It marked […]

It was another day in the office for the 36-year-old LeBron James, as The King led the Los Angeles Lakers to their 10th straight road win this season. The Lakers edged out the Cleveland Cavaliers, 115-108, with James scoring a season-high of 46 in his old stomping grounds. James’ dazzling performance left head coach Frank […]

In the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, LeBron James exploded for 46 points. This makes James the oldest Laker with a 40-point game since Kobe Bryant’s 60-point explosion in his final career game. James’ scoring outburst guided the Lakers to a 115-108 victory over the Cavs. He shot 19-of-26 from […]

LeBron James was in a rhythm all night long in their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. He was knocking down shots from all angles of the floor and the hapless Cavaliers had no answer for The King. Things, however, got pretty intense in the middle of the fourth quarter. The Los Angeles Lakers […]

It was a back and forth matchup in Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Collin Sexton sought to build on their momentum while the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James tried to stay undefeated on the road. Given the Lake Show’s championship experience, the team understands how to make big plays in the fourth […]

A year after the tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi Bryant, Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty said she honors their legacy every single day by using her platform and trying to lead by example. In a story by Cassandre Negley of Yahoo! Sports, Ionescu, who has […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers hosted LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. The Cavs took this as an opportunity to honor the late, great Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on the eve of his death anniversary. The Cavs showed a tribute video honoring the Black Mamba prior to tip-off (h/t ClutchPoints on Twitter): The […]

One of the biggest aspects that led to the Los Angeles Lakers’ historic title run last season was the leadership of LeBron James. If you ask teammate Anthony Davis, LeBron’s ability to excel both on and off the basketball court has to boil down to his success in finding a proper work-life balance. When talking […]

Jan. 26, 2021 will mark the first year anniversary of the untimely passing of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Having had a close personal relationship with the fallen legend, Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving was one of the many who were deeply affected by the tragedy last year. To honor the Black Mamba on […]

Former Los Angeles Times columnist Arash Markazi dropped the first look at a documentary film about the Kobe Bryant murals around the City of Angels. The documentary, entitled “Sincerely, Los Angeles” will focus on the stories of the people behind the murals in the aftermath of Bryant’s tragic death last January. I can't wait for you all […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis is in a more ideal situation as the franchise cornerstone for one of the most famous sports teams in the world. But it was not long ago The Brow was down in the dumps. Davis recently reflected on his final days with the New Orleans Pelicans. The former […]

The late Kobe Bryant treated his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate in Pau Gasol as one of his closest friends in the league. Due to their special bond, the Gasol family was left in shock after hearing the news of Bryant’s death along with his daughter Gianna who was both caught in a tragic helicopter […]

Former NBA veteran Pau Gasol recalled the moments leading up to the trade that sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers. Apparently, he crossed paths with the Bryants while working out in a hotel gym in his hometown of Barcelona during the summer of 2007. “It’s crazy how that happened,” Gasol said via ESPN. “There […]

Nearing the one-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s passing, his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate and close friend in Pau Gasol took the courage to narrate his experience after hearing the tragic news. “You start getting in this trance where you’re completely frozen,” he said via ESPN. “You’re just stuck in complete shock. You can’t believe […]

Aside from being one of the greatest players in the history of the Los Angeles Lakers, Jerry West was also a star executive for the franchise. While serving as general manager for the Lakers, West laid the foundation for a dynasty when he hired Phil Jackson as the team’s head coach, signed center Shaquille O’Neal, […]

NBA legend Magic Johnson is as hyped as everyone for the upcoming Super Bowl LV match-up between reigning NFL champions Kansas City Chiefs and new challengers Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Los Angeles Lakers icon couldn’t help but point out the highly anticipated young versus old match-up between superstar quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady. I’m […]

LeBron James versus Giannis Antetokounmpo. The King versus The Greek Freak. The Los Angeles Lakers just beat the Milwaukee Bucks 113-106 this past Thursday night, and the King vs. Greek Freak debate continues on. While Giannis is the reigning MVP winner and Defensive Player of the Year, James is still regarded by many as the […]

Despite having a short offseason to integrate key players into their rotation, the Los Angeles Lakers have gotten to a strong start, racing to an NBA-best 13-4 record, including a franchise-best 9-0 start on the road. Aside from picking up win after win, another sign of the team’s strong chemistry early on is that their […]

Fans around the world can’t wait for the moment Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is officially inducted into the Hall of Fame in May, even if it’s going to be bittersweet due to Bryant’s tragic death last January. Kobe’s Hall of Fame class was supposed to be inducted in 2020, but the enshrinement was […]

It is nearing the one-year anniversary of the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, and members of the Los Angeles Lakers are still coping with the news. Following Saturday night’s win over the Chicago Bulls, LeBron James and Anthony Davis revealed that they are still struggling with Bryant’s unfortunate death. Via ESPN’s Dave McMenamin: “Man, it’s a […]

The one-year death anniversary of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is on Tuesday. According to ESPN, Lakers don’t really have any special plans for a formal tribute in order to avoid attracting huge attention on the day of the anniversary. They won’t be wearing the Black Mamba jerseys on Monday when they face the […]

Almost a year after Kobe Bryant’s passing, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James talked about the legend after their win against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday evening. Being in Chicago, James was asked his opinion regarding Bryant emulating Michael Jordan’s game. LeBron shared that he always respected the Lakers legend for who he was as […]

Nearly one year after the tragic helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others, Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol reluctantly shared a few words about the devastating loss. Marc, who is one month into his first season in L.A., was asked about Bryant’s passing in his postgame session with reporters […]

This just in: Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers does not, in fact, suck. Entering Saturday’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls, Davis had failed to reach 20 points in five consecutive contests for the Lakers. The star big-man had been averaging just 21.1 points per game on the season, which would be his lowest […]

It wasn’t too long ago that Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis was calling himself trash on the court. The big man certainly hasn’t been his usually dominant self lately. And while it hasn’t exactly cost the Lakers much on-court success, with LA sweeping their road games and winning 11 of their last 13 games, […]

LeBron James of the Lakers has been around the block for so long that he probably is familiar with almost every play in a coach’s playbook… so much so that The King is always one step ahead of his opponents’ sets. Just ask Chicago Bulls rookie Patrick Williams. After facing the Lakers at United Center […]