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In 2008, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals in heartbreaking fashion. Unsurprisingly, this became a significant turning point Bryant’s career — to the extent that he used a Paul Pierce photograph as motivation moving forward. Kobe is not one to forget, but as it turns […]

Veteran hip-hop artist LL Cool J recently came on The Ringer Podcast with Bill Simmons and told a hilarious story about talking former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant out of releasing the Los Angeles Lakers legend’s own gangster rap album. According to LL Cool J, this happened in 1996 or 1997, during Bryant’s rookie […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was drafted into the NBA at just 17 years old and retired at 37, and his hair went through a number of different styles throughout this 20-year span. So not only did basketball fans all over the world witness the evolution of his game, but also the evolution of […]

Father Time has yet to catch up to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James in the hardwood. However, James’ crown jewel has been noticeably balding for years, and his hairline has been the butt of jokes for quite some time now. LeBron James is indeed enjoying yet another MVP-worthy season, with averages of 25.7 points, […]

The NBA has set very strict guidelines for players, staff, and guests in the bubble location in Orlando. Among the rules set is the creation of an anonymous hotline that can be used to report violators of the protocols in the venue. The creation of the hotline itself has been raising eyebrows, with Los Angeles […]

HBO is sure to be in hot water after apparently covering up Los Angeles street art depicting the recently deceased Los Angeles Lakers star shooting guard Kobe Bryant. According to Tim Baysinger in The Wrap, a billboard advertising the cable television giant covered a mural in Fairfax in central L.A. that featured a painted Bryant, […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will be partaking in the “bubble” games at the Walt Disney World Resort, with the season set to resume play on July 30. However, if for some reason the season doesn’t start back up and is canceled altogether, LeBron would lose a TON of money. “LeBron is making […]

During an appearance on ESPN’s “WYD” with Ros Gold-Onwude, NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley compared Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James to The King’s childhood hero, Michael Jordan. Barkley reiterated that Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time and that Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is the closest thing he’s ever […]

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Avery Bradley is voicing the concerns of a select group of NBA players seeking definitive change in the so-called progressive league. Bradley, who represents a cohort of players alongside Brooklyn Nets star point guard Kyrie Irving, wants to see a clear-cut plan from the NBA about ways they can make […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will head to Orlando as the team to beat in the Western Conference. LeBron James and company were firing on all cylinders before the COVID-19 pandemic put everything on hold in this country back in March. The consensus as of right now is they’ll be tough to stop during the NBA […]

Flint, Michigan hasn’t had clean water since 2014, and that doesn’t sit well with Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma. The talented Lakers swingman was born and raised in Flint. Kuzma believes the fact that his hometown doesn’t have clean water yet is a byproduct of systemic racism: You want to talk about systematic […]

A signed rookie card from Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is expected to rake in over $1 million once it hits the auction block on June 22, according to TMZ Sports. The card is considered the holy grail of modern sports trading cards as one of the most sought-after items for any basketball collector. […]

While the team that emerges from the NBA Finals as the champion is usually considered the best team in the league, there are times when the seemingly inferior team on paper pulls off the upset. Let’s take a look at the biggest upsets in NBA Finals history. 5. 1969: Celtics squeeze another one with Bill Russell […]

DeMarcus Cousins learned the brutal reality of being a star player in the NBA and how that dream status can soon come crashing down at the snap of a finger. Cousins tore his left Achilles tendon on Jan. 31, 2018 and he hasn’t been the same since. His injury cost him a potentially long-term contract […]

Most NBA players are expected to stand behind Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James if he decides the 2019-20 season should resume in Orlando, according to Mark Medina and Jeff Zillgitt of USA TODAY Sports. The Lakers star and other superstar players have been avidly hoping to resume the 2019-20 NBA season. Patrick Beverley hinted […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was truly one of the most popular athletes of all time, as evidenced by his staggering jersey sales during his playing days. We all know how Bryant started his NBA career wearing the No. 8 before making the shift to No. 24 in the 2006-07 season. To this day, The […]

LeBron James’ philanthropic efforts off the court are, at the very least, just as impressive and important as his accomplishments on the hardwood. Still, with a net worth that will likely eclipse $1 billion (estimated at $450 million by Forbes in 2018), James has plenty of coin to spare on some well-deserved personal toys, too. […]

Los Angeles Lakers swingman Danny Green has played with both Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James, so if anybody should be comparing the two NBA stars, it should be him. In a recent interview with Jordan Schultz of ESPN, Green offered a unique perspective in comparing Leonard and James, sharing that they are similar when they […]

Los Angeles Lakers sharpshooter Danny Green heaved one last shot before the NBA season resumes, asking his longtime girlfriend Blair Bashen to marry him over the weekend. Like many of his long-range attempts, this was all net. The veteran marksman took to Instagram to share a couple of photos from the proposal, along with a […]

TNT analyst Charles Barkley responded to concerns from players like Kyrie Irving and Dwight Howard that could quell the slated resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season. The charismatic “Inside The NBA” panelist noted on Monday’s edition of ESPN’s “Get Up” that it would be a “catastrophic” mistake to keep the season from resuming, as it could […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has a lot riding on the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season, as one of the main advocates to finish out a campaign that was 75% completed before it came to a halt on March 11. The recent release of ESPN’s docuseries “The Last Dance” once again brought his […]

At this point, the Los Angeles Lakers appear to be the frontrunners to sign DeMarcus Cousins in the coming days/weeks. After all, they were the last team the 29-year-old was affiliated with before he suffered an unfortunate ACL tear prior to the start of the 2019-20 season. Rumors have been rife about the Lakers looking […]

Utah Jazz big man Ed Davis gave his honest thoughts on the current discussion between players about restarting the 2019-20 NBA season amid the surging Black Lives Matter movement and the coronavirus pandemic. Davis ensured to mention some of the main cogs against having an NBA season like Kyrie Irving and Dwight Howard, pointing out […]

More details have emerged pertaining to the Kyrie Irving-led conference call involving nearly 100 NBA players over the weekend. The call served as a venue for the participants to air their thoughts on the league’s decision to see out the remainder of the season in the Florida bubble. One of the players on the call […]

The late Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant was indeed one of the best role models in all of professional sports. Apart from the grace he brought onto the basketball court, the Black Mamba was indeed was of the most articulate superstars in all of basketball. The media adored Bryant since he always carried himself […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard made headlines this weekend after stating that he doesn’t believe the NBA should return to play amid all of the racial injustice happening across the country. While Howard isn’t the only player to have this viewpoint, the big man’s dissent led to some questions being raised about the Lakers’ […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard expressed his hesitancy in resuming the 2019-20 NBA season in a statement provided by his agent, Charles Briscoe, on Saturday night. Briscoe further clarified Howard’s statement on Sunday, saying his client’s words were more about recognizing the importance of the social issues at hand. He also emphasized that the […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard clapped back at an NBA fan suggesting he should be drug tested for saying his team could defeat the Los Angeles Lakers in the playoffs. Lillard refuted the idea with a rather sarcastic response, saying he should have simply said the Blazers “don’t have a chance” in the event […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley may always be antagonizing LeBron James whenever they face each other on the court, but there’s one thing he agrees with the Los Angeles Lakers star: the resumption of the 2019-20 season. The debate about whether the NBA season resuming in July would benefit or distract from the Black […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant produced perhaps as many memorable shots as any player in NBA history — a mix of clutch daggers, mid-range displays and contested Js, circus finishes, and insane throw-downs. Here are eight of the greatest buckets from the former No. 8, plus two honorable mentions. Honorable Mention: Deep Fadeaway on […]

The late Kobe Bryant was one of the winningest players in NBA history, and he had plenty of incredible NBA Finals moments. Kobe finished his career with five NBA titles, placing him even with fellow Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson. The “Black Mamba” garnered a reputation as one of the best clutch performers the […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had a handful of tattoos on his body, with the butterfly crown perhaps the most notable since it was most visible on his shooting arm. Aside from that one, though, Kobe had a few more pieces of art inked on his body, and we will examine each one of […]

The Philadelphia Eagles were in for a treat when 11-time NBA champion coach Phil Jackson appeared on a Zoom conference call with them in late May. The Zen Master reportedly spoke about “The Last Dance” documentary, which featured the Chicago Bulls’ 1997-98 season and numerous other events involving the dynasty years. According to Tim McManus […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving doesn’t support the NBA resuming the 2019-20 season due to the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement in the United States. Now, it seems like the four-time All-Star has found a surprising ally in Los Angeles Lakers big man Dwight Howard. In a statement shared to CNN (via Jill Martin), Howard […]

In 2017, NBA legend Hall of Famer Jerry West — who at that time had been with the Golden State Warriors as an executive board member — sent shock waves throughout the entire basketball world when he announced that he was joining the Los Angeles Clippers. This came as a surprise to many considering how […]

Los Angeles Lakers sharpshooter Danny Green doesn’t think the NBA’s return is a bad thing amid the current social climate. In fact, he thinks it could be beneficial! According to recent reports, one of the biggest reasons why a number of players do not want to participate in the league’s restart plan is the possibility […]

Los Angeles Lakers swingman Danny Green confessed that there are still a lot of things to be finalized in the NBA’s return-to-play plan in Orlando, Florida. Speaking from the perspective of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), Green — who is the Lakers’ union representative — admitted that the league’s bubble plan is anything but […]

The late Kobe Bryant is widely considered one of the best players in NBA history. The 6-foot-6 shooting guard was a 15-time All-NBA selection, a 12 All-Defensive Team selection, a five-time champion and also the 2007-08 league MVP. Despite Bryant’s larger-than-life persona and reputation, there is still some mystery to one of the NBA’s greatest […]

Danny Green is the only player from the 2019 Toronto Raptors squad who has not received his championship ring. The Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard was supposed to get his ring on Mar. 24, but the NBA suspended the 2019-20 season due to COVID-19 a couple of weeks before that. The Raptors offered to send […]