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Maxx Crosby has been doing well in leading the Las Vegas Raiders secondary squad. His agility to cover routes and take down hefty offensive players was on show against the Mac Jones-led New England Patriots. But, he does not enter games without any inspiration. Much like any star athlete he aspires to be like Michael […]

Lebron James became the all-time leading scorer in the 2022-23 season. He has a long career of consistent scoring which has catapulted him to the top of the list. However, does this make him a better pure scorer than the likes of Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan? If they were all in their prime, which […]

Nike and its basketball family have been lifetime supporters and voices in celebrating Black History Month with their yearly collection of African American-inspired designs throughout the brand’s clothing and footwear. Stars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant release a new BHM Nike sneaker each year for the NBA’s month-long celebration. No shoe looked better donning […]

Everyone will remember Kobe Bryant for what he did on the court. He finished his 20-year career with 18 all-star game appearances, five NBA championships, two Olympic gold medals, and one season MVP. While he might’ve never been in a ton of movies like LeBron James or Michael Jordan, Kobe’s acting in commercials might put […]

In 2010, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers were on top of the NBA world, having won their second consecutive championship — the Black Mamba’s fifth in the process. While Bryant was achieving the pinnacle of success, there Dwyane Wade and LeBron James were, unable to break through despite posting varyingly successful campaigns during […]

Perhaps it’s time to start calling Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons “The Lion” or “The Lion King.” Parsons has spearheaded the Cowboys’ stingy defense this season. He tweeted a lion quote from the late Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant on Thursday. https://twitter.com/MicahhParsons11/status/1704973082597761501 The quote serves as a warning to quarterbacks and other teams that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers won the 2020 NBA Championship ten months after franchise legend Kobe Bryant passed away in January of that year. Although the NBA was forced to suspend its season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lakers ultimately were victorious in the league’s Orlando bubble, paying tribute to Bryant by taking home the […]

Amid the petition to save the iconic Kobe Bryant and Gigi mural in LA, Vanessa Bryant  joined the movement and asked her followers to help preserve the work of art and tribute to the Los Angeles Lakers legend. Las Thursday, Cecilia Moran, the owner of LA’s Hardcore Fitness where the mural was located, revealed on […]

New York Jets and NFL fans nationwide breathed a sigh of frustration and sadness this past Monday as legendary quarterback Aaron Rodgers went down with what later turned out to be a ruptured Achilles. Former top five pick Zach Wilson filled in as best he could, but much was lost with Rodgers on the sidelines […]

In February 2020, a Los Angeles-based gym went viral for having a mural of the late Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna Bryant, put up on their wall. Over three years later, the mural is at risk of being removed. Cecilia Moran, owner of LA’s Hardcore Fitness, took to Facebook on Thursday to share that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the most historic franchise in all the NBA. One could make arguments for the Boston Celtics or Chicago Bulls, but no franchise has enjoyed as much sustained success as the Lakers. Dating back to the league’s onset in the 1940s, there have been only two decades in which Los Angeles […]

Aaron Rodgers’ debut with the New York Jets was cut dramatically short when the future Hall-of-Famer suffered a torn Achilles on just his fourth snap of the game. Although the Jets would go on to defeat the Buffalo Bills, it was later revealed that Rodgers’ injury will keep him out for the remainder of the […]

Following surgery to repair his ruptured left Achilles tendon, Aaron Rodgers shared an update on Instagram, letting fans know the procedure went well. The surgery was done by Dr. Neal S. ElAttrache, who performed the same procedure on the late Kobe Bryant back in 2013. The recovery process starts now for the quarterback of the […]

“The Black Mamba” still haunts Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner to this day. Turner shared a hilarious story about Pacers fans turning against them and rooting for the Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant. The plot twist happened in Myles Turner’s rookie year with the Pacers in the 2015-16 NBA season. Turner’s first year coincided with […]

The Charlotte Hornets are one NBA team that is fun and entertaining to watch despite being unable to win a championship yet for their franchise. Numerous players from the list that will be discussed have a ton of highlight-worthy plays on their career resumes, and they have an indelible mark on the diehard NBA pundits. […]

It seems as though another classic Kobe Bryant Nike sneaker will be coming back in 2023, just in time for the December holiday season. After 20 years in the NBA, Bryant earned the eternal nickname of “Black Mamba” for his killer style of play and assassin-like mental fortitude. Now, Nike will be honoring him by […]

Novak Djokovic has done it. The Serbian tennis superstar completed his mission in his return to the US Open, as he defeated Daniil Medvedev in the finals of the Grand Slam tournament at Flushing Meadows Sunday night. With that, he now has 24 major titles. Djokovic also scored major points for celebrating his victory in […]

Kobe Bryant has always been known for his Mamba Mentality. The mindset that rocked the NBA world was imparted to stars like Jayson Tatum, Devin Booker, and Sabrina Ionescu among others. But, this type of mentality is no longer just part of basketball. The Los Angeles Lakers legend has been immortalized through different sports like […]

Tributes continue to pour in for Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. Bryant has been the subject of many honorary awards and recognition after his passing in 2020, and the Lakers star is getting even more love now, this time from several powerhouse college basketball schools. It was recently announced that […]

NBA 2K24’s release date drops this week. The latest NBA 2K game features all new improvements for new-gen players while offering some new experiences for current-gen.  Visual Concepts revealed the legendary Kobe Bryant to be the game’s cover athlete. Throughout the course of August, the team shared more info on MyCAREER, MyTEAM, The City, MyNBA, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are paying tribute to late LA icon Kobe Bryant. During Friday’s game against the Atlanta Braves, the Dodgers hosted a “Lakers Night,” with a specific emphasis on Bryant which included many touching tributes and ceremony throughout the evening. One such tribute was an epic drone show that featured some of Bryant’s […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers did everything they can to honor Kobe Bryant on “Lakers Night.” From the players wearing their Los Angeles Lakers Kobe jerseys, the team giving out Black Mamba-inspired gears, and inviting the Bryants to grace the event, it was just a memorable night for the team. Making the whole thing even better, […]

Natalia Bryant, the eldest daughter of the late great Kobe Bryant, threw the ceremonial first pitch on Friday in celebration of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ “Lakers Night.” Sure enough, seeing Natalia and the Bryant family participate in the event had many fans feeling bittersweet. While it’s awesome to see Natalia and the rest of the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently announced that they would be holding a ‘Lakers Night’ during Friday’s contest against the Atlanta Braves, specifically honoring late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Los Angeles came through on its promise, implementing several festivities to pay tribute to Bryant. Before the game as the National Anthem was being performed, every member […]

Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers are honoring Kobe Bryant in more ways than one. The Dodgers will be hosting a celebratory “Lakers Night” during Friday’s game against the Braves, and Betts and some of his Dodgers teammates were seen repping the late Los Angeles legend while pulling up to the game. During his […]

It’s a pretty slow time in the NBA offseason currently, but many fans have been voicing their opinion on the recent Stephen Curry-Magic Johnson debate that has popped up. Curry declared earlier this offseason that he thinks he is the best point guard of all-time over Johnson, with many people weighing in on his comments. […]

One of the things that made Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant one of the most iconic basketball players of all time was his sheer force of personality. Bryant was the type of player who had an “it’s my way or the highway” mindset, and that disposition applied both towards his teammates and opponents. But […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are planning to honor late Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant in a game this week. The Dodgers will be hosting a Lakers Night during their September 1 home game against the Atlanta Braves, and a special guest will be on the Dodger Stadium field before the contest. It was announced […]

When Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and his Jordan national team were down to New Zealand 85-81 with just over 15 seconds left in their FIBA World Cup game, the former NBA player hit a miraculous four-point shot to force overtime, which reminded the crowd in the Philippines of one player: Kobe Bryant. Hollis-Jefferson made the incredible play […]

Rondae Hollis Jefferson has been getting the attention of the internet over his exploits in the ongoing 2023 FIBA World Cup in Manila. But it’s more than just about his incredible play for Team Jordan, as he’s becoming a viral sensation as well for apparent Kobe Bryant comparisons people are coming away with after seeing […]

Age often snatches the legs of a player worse than any ankle breaker. Fan-favorite NBA players inevitably have to deal with slower movements and decreased agility. This prevents them from making explosive and emphatic plays that they were used to in their youth. However, some players’ styles of play do not have to change much […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Chris Paul recently created a viral, heartwarming moment. Paul was spending some quality time with Bianka Bryant, daughter of late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, and the two appeared to play a version of pat-a-cake, all captured on video by Bryant’s wife Vanessa. Chris Paul playing with Kobe Bryant's […]

After the celebration of Kobe Bryant’s 45th birthday on 8/23 and then Mamba Day on 8/24, star athletes are still finding time to remember the Los Angeles Lakers icon’s legacy. Another post surfaced on social media that includes Bryant alongside LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Carmelo Anthony, and Charles Oakley at Jordan’s birthday party in 2013, […]

Everyone in the world’s current generation has grown up to idolize Kobe Bryant. Instinctively shouting “Kobe” when disposing of trash leads to a habit. It can grow subconsciously and manifest in the courts. Many players all around the globe developed this manner. Now, these same kids have blossomed to be like the Los Angeles Lakers […]

Kobe Bryant, one of the most influential figures in the history of basketball, played 20 years in his NBA career. Tragically, he passed away in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26, 2020. Since then, NBA fans have honored the basketball legend on the 24th of every August, the eighth month of the year. Bryant wore […]

On 8/24, or Mamba Day, it has been officially announced that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant will be getting a statue to commemorate his legacy. Although this is the biggest news of Mamba Day, a clip of Tracy McGrady reflecting on the time Kobe Bryant ‘demolished’ him in one-on-one in Paris is making the […]

It was officially announced on Thursday that Kobe Bryant will be getting a statue in order to commemorate his legacy with the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant’s former teammate Lamar Odom took to Twitter to express his thoughts on the Lakers legend getting a statue, sharing his heartfelt reaction. “We all knew this day would come. […]

At 8:24 a.m. PT on 8/24 — Kobe Bryant Day, aka Mamba Day — the Los Angeles Lakers announced that the long-awaited Kobe statue would be unveiled on Feb. 8, 2024, in a ceremony outside Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers will host the Denver Nuggets that evening. “As you know, Kobe played his entire 20-year NBA […]

The city of Los Angeles is celebrating Kobe Bryant Day in honor of the late Lakers star Thursday. The day became extra special when Bryant’s wife, Vanessa Bryant, announced that the statue of Kobe Bryant outside of Crypto.com Arena will be unveiled in on February 8th, 2024. ESPN First Take host Stephen A. Smith reacted […]