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Former Boston Celtics great Larry Bird released a statement following the loss of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on Sunday. Bird stated that the Lakers icon should be remembered not only for his prowess on the basketball floor, but also for the “many intellectual and creative talents” he possessed. Statement from Larry Bird on […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley spoke volumes about Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in the aftermath of his passing as the result of a helicopter accident on Sunday morning. Riley extended his condolences to Bryant’s family, who also mourn the loss of Gianna Bryant, as well as the seven other passengers said to be […]

The entire NBA community is still reeling from the shockingly sudden death of Kobe Bryant. Everyone across the league expressed their condolences for the Los Angeles Lakers legend through various available media. Lower Merion High School, his alma mater where he played amateur hoops, also shared their condolences to the Bryant family by releasing a […]

Amid the tragic passing of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, USA Basketball released a statement regarding the tragedy. “USA Basketball has lost a real champion,” the statement from USA Basketball started. “Women’s sports has lost one of their strongest advocates. Professional sports has lost a true legend who used his stature to make a […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens offered some valued perspective on the life and career of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in the devastating wake of Bryant’s passing on Sunday. Stevens said that Kobe was the modern generation’s equivalent of Michael Jordan: Brad Stevens on this younger generation: “Kobe’s their Jordan.” — Jay King […]

The news of Kobe Bryant’s death is still shaking the world. The Lakers legend was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday alongside his daughter, Gianna. Accordingly, the sports world has been grieving. Fellow Lakers legend Magic Johnson knows how precious life is given he was diagnosed with HIV in 1991. Thankfully, Magic is still […]

The Los Angeles Clippers and team chairman Steve Ballmer released a statement on Sunday regarding the tragic loss of NBA and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Full statement from Steve Ballmer, L.A. Clippers Chairman, on behalf of the organization: pic.twitter.com/BcAl7Jp8TB — LA Clippers (@LAClippers) January 26, 2020 As the Lakers same-city rivals, the Clippers […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers executive Jerry West released a statement following the tragic death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna as result of a plane crash on Sunday morning in Calabasas. West, who is currently an exec with the Los Angeles Clippers, also  said: “I watched him grow from an energetic kid into the […]

President Donald Trump responded to the tragic news of NBA legend Kobe Bryant’s death in a helicopter crash on Sunday morning in Calabasas: Reports are that basketball great Kobe Bryant and three others have been killed in a helicopter crash in California. That is terrible news! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 26, 2020 Kobe […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were traveling back to LA when they received word of the death of franchise legend Kobe Bryant. The Purple and Gold were flying from Philadelphia to L.A. following a 108-91 loss to the Sixers on Saturday night. Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times reported that the Lakers players […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued an official statement following the death of NBA and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant as a result of a helicopter crash on Sunday morning in Calabasas. Silver iterated that Kobe was a tremendous talent, but also that he would most be remembered for “inspiring people around the world to […]

Former United States President Barack Obama took to Twitter on Sunday to offer his condolences to Kobe Bryant’s family following news of the death of the Los Angeles Lakers great, as well as his daughter Gianna and three others as the result of a helicopter crash on Sunday morning. Obama lamented the fact that Bryant’s […]

The shocking news of the death of NBA and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has brought a massive outpouring of grief. Bryant, alongside his daughter Gianna, were among those killed in a helicopter accident Sunday morning. Bryant’s death has impacted athletes across the globe, with tributes to the superstar athlete coming from social network […]

The whole world remains in shock with the news of Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna tragically losing their lives in a helicopter crash in Calabasas on Sunday afternoon. Even Shaquille O’Neal, who formed one of the best duos in the NBA with Kobe on the Los Angeles Lakers, is at a loss for words with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and NBA community lost a giant in Kobe Bryant on Sunday, with reports of the 41-year-old retired shooting guard passing away in a helicopter crash along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna. Another Lakers legend in Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reacted to Bryant’s sudden death: “Most people will remember Kobe as the magnificent athlete […]

Los Angeles Lakers and NBA legend Kobe Bryant was killed in a tragic helicopter crash alongside 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, in Calabasas, California, en route to a travel basketball game on Sunday. Despite the NBA’s not canceling its slate of games today, the National Basketball Players Association released a statement about the former player, 41, losing […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant were both killed in the tragic helicopter crash in Calabasas. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, they were on their way to a basketball game when the helicopter crashed. There was also another player and parent on the helicopter. However, none of […]

The basketball world is reeling from the tragic loss of former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant following a fatal helicopter crash in Calabasas on Sunday morning. The news, which was first reported by TMZ, circulated shortly before tip-off of Sunday afternoon’s game between the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. In […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans have begun assembling a memorial dedicated to Kobe Bryant just outside the Staples Center following news of Bryant’s tragic death in a helicopter crash on Sunday morning in Calabasas: I can’t even believe this is real… right now outside Staples. 💔 pic.twitter.com/yuunIbG2Ms — Chiney Ogwumike (@chiney) January 26, 2020 Bryant and […]

NBA champion Kobe Bryant perished tragically in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on Sunday afternoon. The legendary shooting guard was the NBA’s MVP in 2007-08, a five-time title winner, and an eighteen-time All-Star before retiring in 2015-16. NBA stars and players have poured loved to the departed Bryant and his family. Kobe has been […]

The Los Angeles Police Department has released an official statement following the tragic passing of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in a helicopter accident early Sunday morning. The L.A. Fire Department closed the scene and said onlookers witnessed the aircraft crash, prompting LAFD to arrive at the scene shortly thereafter. The plane type S76 […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers star and NBA legend Kobe Bryant has died in Calabasas following a fatal helicopter crash, according to TMZ. He was 41 years old. The initial report stated Bryant and at least three other people were on his private helicopter when it went down, killing everyone on board sometime Sunday morning: Kobe […]

The NBA community tuned in to watch Los Angles Lakers superstar LeBron James pass Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on the all-time scoring list on Saturday night, including LeBron’s best friend and former teammate, Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade. In typical fashion, Wade kept it short for his buddy while telling James to “keep going” on […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis might have had award-winning director M. Night Shyamalan “seeing dead people” as Davis hurtled towards the sideline on Saturday night. Shayamalan tweeted out a picture indicating Davis gave him a black eye during the Lakers’ loss to the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center: Got a black […]

LeBron James became the third-leading scorer in NBA history on Saturday night, passing Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on the all-time list. Several personalities around the NBA already sent their congratulatory messages for The King, including The Black Mamba himself. However, arguably none of them touched LeBron James’ heart more than the montage of […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James achieved a tremendous milestone on Saturday by passing Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on the all-time scoring list. LeBron logged 29 points in a disappointing 108-91 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers, but while it was a pretty forgettable performance for the Lakers all in all, it is undeniable that this […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers looking to add a piece or two to further boost their chances for a title this season, the team is fully expected to be active on the market as the trade deadline approaches. The Lakers could also look to According to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of Heavy.com, Smith is scheduled for […]

LeBron James made history on Saturday night after he moved into 3rd place, passing Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Despite coming up short against the Philadelphia 76ers, it was a special night for The King nonetheless. When asked about what it means to have someone like Bryant watch […]

The night may have ended in defeat for the Los Angeles Lakers as they fell to the Philadelphia 76ers. However, LeBron James had a solid performance that saw him climb up the all-time scoring list over Kobe Bryant. The King finished with 29 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists, and one steal against the Sixers. LeBron […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel had a front-seat view of LeBron James passing Kobe Bryant for third on the all-time scoring list, and he couldn’t be more proud to witness history. On Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers, LeBron toppled Kobe’s record. He needed just 18 points entering the game to secure the third […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James finally surpassed Kobe Bryant for the third spot on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, and the rest of the league celebrated with him after achieving such important milestone. LeBron broke Kobe’s record on Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Needing just 18 points to move past the Black Mamba’s 33,643 […]

It was bound to happen, but LeBron James finally passed Kobe Bryant on the all-time scoring list. Magic Johnson was delighted that the Los Angeles Lakers forward achieved this feat while wearing a Lakers uniform. The former Lakers President of Basketball Operations took to Twitter to congratulate the man he helped bring to the Staples […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James just surpassed Kobe Bryant on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Despite accomplishing the historic feat in Philadelphia, Bryant’s hometown no less, the Well Fargo Center crowd showed some love for The King by giving him a standing ovation. James acknowledged the shower of cheers and waved at the crowd. […]

With a chance to surpass Kobe Bryant on the NBA’s all-time scoring list on Saturday night, LeBron James honored the Los Angeles Lakers legend by writing “Mamba 4 Life” on his sneakers. .@KingJames wrote "Mamba 4 Life" on his shoes as he has a chance to pass @kobebryant for third on the all-time scoring list […]

After Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James officially passed Kobe Bryant on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, the Black Mamba himself immediately took it to Twitter to congratulate his fellow Laker. Continuing to move the game forward @KingJames. Much respect my brother 💪🏾 #33644 — Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) January 26, 2020 Entering play on Saturday […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has done it. The King has officially passed Lakers legend Kobe Bryant for third on the all-time scoring list on Saturday in their showdown against the Philadelphia 76ers. Needing just 18 points to surpass Kobe’s 33,643 points entering play, LeBron achieved the mark in the third quarter of the […]

Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee will continue to miss games for the team as he is still battling an unspecified illness, per Mike Bresnahan of Spectrum SportsNet. Saturday’s matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers marks the second straight game that McGee will miss. The seven-footer has reportedly not eaten in two days due to the […]

The debate over who is the greatest player in NBA history has raged on since the league’s beginning. For most people, Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan or Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James are common answers in the “GOAT” debate. As the Lakers gear up to take on the Philadelphia 76ers, however, James received praise […]

Dwight Howard has resurrected his career with the Los Angeles Lakers this season and could see a raise in his salary next summer once he enters free agency. According to Sean Deveney of Heavy, Howard could get “a good part” of a team’s mid-level exception in free agency: According to one NBA front-office executive, Howard […]