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Larry Nance Jr. and Kobe Bryant were only teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers for one season, but Bryant is perhaps one of the reasons why Nance is still in the NBA today. Nance, currently in his ninth season in the NBA, was a rookie with the Lakers during the 2015-16 season, which also happened […]

Luka Doncic is used to joining lists of greatness. But, the Dallas Mavericks superstar has been acting differently recently. His onslaught on the rest of the NBA can be quite scary but it has been seen from other legends like Stephen Curry and Kobe Bryant. The Mavs star is following the great tradition of these […]

The Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers met for a historic matchup as they dueled for the NBA’s first-ever In-Season Tournament Cup. It was LeBron James and the Lakers that prevailed over the surging Indiana squad, but the Pacers were still winners in finding their superstar of the future. During the Tournament Final, Tyrese Haliburton […]

NBA journeyman Austin Rivers recently spoke on the state of the league, calling attention to an issue that’s been going on for years. Rivers voiced his thoughts on the missing “face of the league” following LeBron James’ eventual retirement. While James may have years left in the tank, it seems the NBA is still counting […]

Tis the season for giving and receiving gifts, and the Bryant Family is coming through in a big way for all of the diehard Kobe fans and sneaker heads out there who are looking to put the finishing touches on their Christmas lists. The gift comes in the form of an update from Vanessa Bryant […]

Merchandise plays a big role in terms of the NBA’s marketing strategy. However, NBA enthusiasts and collectors have taken it a step further by investing in valuable NBA memorabilia. These include collectible items that were associated with iconic moments, legendary players, and many more. Given that a sports memorabilia’s value can be potentially infinite, some […]

The stars have to align for an individual to make it all the way to the NBA and flourish once there. Of course, it takes talent, hardwork, and dedication, but at the highest level of competition, almost everyone is as competitive as each other. There is something that differentiates those who succeed from those who […]

It’s no secret that Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is a Kobe Bryant disciple. That’s why it isn’t shocking that Tatum has become one of the best players in the NBA today. He is undoubtedly one of the most skilled two-way players in the game. But a lot of the 25-year-old’s success on the basketball […]

It’s no secret that Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum wasn’t always the biggest fan of Beantown. And while his reasoning usually centered around basketball and his love of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his initial dislike had to do with another sport as well. During an interview on the Point Forward podcast, hosted by […]

LeBron James defied Father Time once again Tuesday night, as he led the Los Angeles Lakers to a dramatic 106-103 victory against the Phoenix Suns. The four-time league Most Valuable Player had his fingerprints all over Los Angeles’ win, and he even managed to duplicate a franchise feat last done by no other than the […]

The Texas men’s basketball team is off to a 6-1 start following last year’s run to the Elite Eight. The Longhorns have a huge top-25 showdown with Marquette on the road on Wednesday night with Big 12 Conference play right around the corner. To no surprise, Oral Roberts transfer Max Abmas has been a star […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are pressing forward with LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Anthony Davis in pursuit of another title this season. In 2024, the Lakers are expected to reveal a statue of franchise hero Kobe Bryant, roughly four years after his fatal helicopter accident. Lately, it’s been business as usual for Coach Darvin Ham […]

Kobe Bryant’s last Lakers road uniform, including his signature Nike sneakers, shorts and number 24 jersey – worn by Bryant during his last NBA road game – just sold at auction for nearly $500,000 to an anonymous bidder. The historic pieces of memorabilia, photo matched to prove they were worn by KB on April 11, […]

Nike will be bringing back yet another Kobe Bryant classic sneaker and fans will be seeing these return for the first time since 2013. Coinciding with their other Protro releases slated for 2024, Nike will return the Nike Kobe 8 in it’s iconic ‘Venice Beach’ color scheme. These were rumored months back to be releasing, […]

In a recent auction by SCP, per Darren Rovell of Action Network, the signed basketball used by the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant during his 61-point performance at Madison Square Garden in his last-ever game has fetched a staggering $66,152. The significance of this basketball is monumental, as it was the very ball […]

The Orlando Magic aren’t just a prospective future contender anymore. Behind the versatile, burgeoning offensive exploits of Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner and a top-three defense spearheaded by Jalen Suggs, the Magic have suddenly emerged as a legitimate threat in the Eastern Conference as soon as this season. Orlando continued its winning ways on Friday, […]

The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers are bitter rivals, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have respect for each other. Despite dueling for years in the NBA, Celtics legend Kevin Garnett was particularly close with Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. Garnett spoke about his relationship with the late Bryant and shared how much he meant […]

For a player like Kobe Bryant, it doesn’t take much to get him motivated to defeat an opposing team. He had many battles with other future Hall of Famers, but the one most people don’t seem to remember is how he was once triggered in an All-Star Game to make sure he’d never let George […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker summoned his inner Kobe Bryant against the New York Knicks on Sunday. The three-time NBA All-Star made a spectacular fadeaway three-pointer over a double team with just 1.7 seconds left. It was the last three of Devin Booker’s 28 points in the Suns’ scintillating 116-113 win over the Knicks. […]

Kyrie Irving struggled with his shot to open the 2023-24 season despite the Dallas Mavericks’ success. Irving has shot the ball better in recent action though. The Mavs guard revealed advice he received from his father, Drederick, to help break out of his slump, advice that NBA legend Kobe Bryant previously gave Irving as well. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are giving the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers a run for their money. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s squad has gradually gotten into the groove of their late-game offense. This has led them to a five-win record after their recent win over Monty Williams’ Detroit Pistons. But, that win is not just the talk of […]

The USC Trojans men’s and women’s basketball teams got a huge surprise even before they played their respective season openers in the 2023-24 college basketball campaign, with Vanessa Bryant sending some love to USC basketball in the form of ultra cool — and unreleased — Kobe Bryant kicks. Vanessa Bryant gifted the USC men’s and […]

As one of the greatest hoopers to ever touch a basketball, there really wasn’t anything that would astonish Kobe Bryant on the basketball court. That was the case until he saw what Kat Tan, who is also known as the one-armed Mamba, did during one of his camps in the Philippines back in 2016. The […]

LOS ANGELES — NBA 2K recently decided to preserve a mural of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. The owner of the building which the mural is painted on was looking to take down the mural and replace it with marketing. Petitions were initially filed by people in the Los Angeles […]

The NBA MVP is given to the best-performing player of the regular season. It is a coveted award given to some of the best players to have stepped foot in the NBA. As the 2023-24 season tips off, The Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid is the reigning MVP. He’ll have a tall task to repeat as […]

Recently, there was some doubt cast over whether or not a mural of late Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna would still be standing in the near future. However, it seems that a new development will keep the Los Angeles mural up for the long haul, allowing Bryant to continue to […]

There is a lot of vitriol between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. This hatred has outlasted lives and has gone on for generations. It will probably stay that way but a lot of players leave it to their performance on the court to speak for themselves. But, regardless of enemy lines and countless […]

Nike is gearing up to remember Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in a big way throughout 2024 with the releases of several past shoe models, along with new colorways for some of his classics. Come February, we’ll see Nike release a new Nike Kobe 8 Protro ‘Radiant Emerald’ that will add a new chapter to the […]

Nike is continuing to pay tribute to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant by keeping his legacy alive through the constant re-releases of some of his most memorable sneaker models. Just in time for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Nike will bring back Kobe Bryant’s famed Nike Kobe 4 ‘Gold Medal’ to honor the 2008’s “Redeem […]

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 […]