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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 […]

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 […]