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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 […]

Playing for Team USA rarely comes easy for those who have grown accustomed to commandeering their own teams. Teaming up with other stars usually means that star-caliber player themselves usually take backseats, settling into a hierarchy despite the coaching staff’s attempts to install an egalitarian offense. But Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards seems hell-bent on […]

It is 8/24 day, so naturally it is Mamba Day in celebration of Kobe Bryant. In order to celebrate the Los Angeles Lakers legend, watch eight Kobe Bryant buzzer beaters from throughout his career. 8 Kobe Bryant buzzer-beaters on 8/24 🚨 (via @Lakers)pic.twitter.com/Khl9QYBX1e — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 24, 2023 Each clip is as amazing as […]

On Kobe Bryant Day, the Los Angeles Lakers made the official announcement about the statue that will sit outside of Crypto.com Arena. Vanessa Bryant released the details courtesy of the Lakers’ official release, and the statue will be unveiled on February 8, 2024, which is 2-8-2024. The announcement was timed perfectly and came at 8:24 […]

Prior to his tragic death in 2020, Los Angeles Lakers legend and NBA icon Kobe Bryant amassed an incredible net worth of $600 million, according to Forbes. That’s over half a billion dollars. This does not come as a surprise, considering not only how outstanding he was on the basketball court, but also, how marketable […]

August 24 is a special day for Los Angeles Lakers fans, especially for everyone who idolizes and looks up to the great Kobe Bryant. The Black Mamba would have turned 45 on Wednesday (Aug. 23). The following day of his birthday is also regarded by many as Kobe Bryant Day, as he used to play […]

The Los Angeles Lakers won two titles with the dynamic duo of Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol leading the way. The Lakers relied on Bryant’s clutch scoring and Gasol’s smooth post game and passing games en route to their championship wins, allowing fans to forget the Shaq-Kobe days, if only for a little while afterward. […]

Kobe Bryant was not afraid to take difficult shots, and as he demonstrated throughout the course of one of the most illustrious careers in NBA history, he was more than capable of making them. On what would have been the Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar’s 45th birthday, his former teammate Trevor Ariza has shared a text […]

Natalia Bryant is commemorating the birthday of her late father, Kobe Bryant today. Kobe, who passed away in a helicopter crash in January 2020 along with daughter Gianna, would have been 45 years old. The former Los Angeles Lakers 5x NBA Champion and Hall of Famer was one of the best and most beloved NBA […]

Basketball serves as a point of pride for fans of Team USA competing internationally. Sure, maybe our national sport is football, and our national pastime is baseball, but Basketball is undoubtedly the sport Americans feel most territorial over. Perhaps it’s because USA Basketball has historically dominated international competition, especially when the rules allowed for the […]

LeBron James will forever be linked to legend Kobe Bryant for the impact that the two have had on the NBA and the Los Angeles Lakers organization. With the NBA world celebrating and remembering Bryant on what would have been his 45th birthday, James took to Instagram to shout out his good friend.   View […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann said he was a huge fan of the late Kobe Bryant and used to “get so mad and argue” when people said LeBron James was a better basketball player than him. Via “Sessions” on Tidal League: “I used to get mad when people were like, ‘LeBron is better [than […]

August 23 is a bittersweet day in the NBA world. That’s because it is Kobe Bean Bryant’s birthday. The all-time great Los Angeles Lakers star would have been 45 years old in 2023. Despite being gone for over three-and-a-half years now, Bryant’s legacy lives on, and his wife, Vanessa Bryant, helped remind us all of […]

There will be a huge burden on former Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson’s shoulders as he leads the way for the host country Philippines during the 2023 FIBA World Cup. In fact, the task ahead may be too tall for the now-Utah Jazz guard to take on, so he may need to channel his […]

While Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” has been drawing a ton of publicity throughout the summer, Drake’s “It’s All A Blur Tour” has also been bringing fans out in droves too. Drake just wrapped up a two-day stint in Los Angeles, and during his most recent show, he shared an awesome memory about listening to a […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant will always live in the memories of every Black Mamba and LA basketball fan. On Thursday, Kobe will be honored by the Santa Monica Pier by lighting up its Ferris Wheel with the colors of the NBA franchise, per CBS Los Angeles. “In honor of Kobe, the Santa Monica […]

There have been rumors swirling around that the Los Angeles Lakers would be unveiling Kobe Bryant and Gigi’s statue in front of the Crypto.com Arena on August 8, 2024. However, there is no truth to those reports. According to the latest updates, it’s all fake news and no date has been set yet on when […]

The United States men’s national basketball team is far and away the most successful team in international competition history. Team USA has medaled in all 19 Olympic Games they took part in, 16 of those coming by way of a gold medal. They also have the most medals in FIBA World Cup history, as five […]

Besides Austin Reaves balling out for Team USA and season two of “Winning Time”, there isn’t a ton currently going on within the universe of the Los Angeles Lakers. That said, we did recently see famous trade acquisition Pau Gasol get inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, hear general manager Rob Pelinka once again […]

Load management has been an often discussed topic around the NBA in recent years. Injuries have unfortunately continued to occur on a consistent basis, so teams are hopeful that extra rest will give their stars a chance to remain healthy. However, Miami Heat star big man Bam Adebayo isn’t a fan of load management. Adebayo […]

It cannot be understated how much Los Angeles Lakers fans already love Austin Reaves. Well, they’re going to love Reaves even more after they hear what he said regarding LeBron James’ GOAT status. “My personal opinion, even being a [Kobe Bryant] guy, I think [LeBron James] is the greatest player to ever play,” Reaves said […]

Andre Iguodala played alongside Jimmy Butler on the Miami Heat for two seasons from 2020 to 2021, and during that time, he got to see just how similar the forward is to the late, great Kobe Bryant. The Golden State Warriors icon shared as much in a recent appearance on Gilbert Arenas’ show, revealing how […]

Kentucky basketball has had some down years recently as other programs have skyrocketed to elite status across college basketball. However, the Wildcats have made a major move to put themselves back into the limelight, as Kentucky basketball will be the first ever school to be sponsored by the Nike Kobe Bryant brand, reports Legion Hoops. […]

During the 2000s to mid-2010s, the Los Angeles Lakers were either the team to beat or the dream destination for most players. Players wanted to beat Kobe Bryant on their own terms or join him on his path to greatness. It comes to no one’s surprise that NBA players would have rather chosen the latter […]

The legacy of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant continues to live on with the constant releases of shoes he wore during his playing days. With Nike announcing the re-launch of the Nike Kobe line, other brands are also paying tribute with their re-releases. Kobe’s first partner, adidas, will be releasing one of his original […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Pau Gasol got emotional as he remembered Kobe Bryant and paid tribute to him in his Hall of Fame speech on Saturday. As Gasol took the stage for his enshrinement, he made sure to honor his good friend and brother. In a tear-jerking message, the Spanish big man opened up about […]

To many around the world, basketball players or just athletes in general, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant remains an icon, even years after his death. “Mamba Mentality” will forever live and you better believe Kobe’s impact was felt by lots of his teammates, including big man Lamar Odom, who won two titles with Bryant. […]

Nike’s iconic Kobe line is set to continue, with the sporting apparel giant officially confirming the release and unveiling date of its latest shoe after previously announcing their intentions to do so. Posting on Twitter on Wednesday, Nike said: “The newest shoe in the iconic Kobe line is almost here. Tune into SNKRS ‘Live From […]

According to a report from the Daily Mail Online, the Los Angeles Lakers are finalizing plans to build a Kobe Bryant and Gigi Bryant statue outside of the Crypto.com Arena, via ClutchPoints. The statue is expected to be unveiled to the public on August 8, 2024 in an effort to honor his jersey numbers he […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward AC Green had nothing but great things to say about Kobe Bryant when he was recently asked about his observations back in the days during practices with the Black Mamba. “A BEAST! You know, people were so used to him during a game and turning on to a certain level […]

Derek Fisher is one of the most successful Los Angeles Lakers players in the history of the franchise. Fisher won five titles over the course of his career, all with the Lakers, and has since gone on to become a coach. Fisher coached the New York Knicks from 2014-2016 and the L.A. Sparks of the […]

Kobe Bryant didn’t need a whole lot of words to make an impact. Speaking on Podcast P with Paul George by Wave Sports + Entertainment, Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson has provided a prime example of that with an anecdote about his ‘favorite memory with Kob’. The story went like this: “One time for […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts burst onto the NFL scene last year with a breakout campaign that culminated in an MVP nomination and a Super Bowl appearance. Ahead of another year with Super Bowl aspirations, Jalen Hurts says that he channeled Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant this offseason to prepare, reports ProFootballTalk’s Peter King. “I […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are arguably the most iconic team in the history of the NBA, and that means there are a lot of legendary players who have established themselves as franchise icons. When you think about the Lakers, you think about players like Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, or Jerry West, all players who played […]

Pop icon Taylor Swift is in the middle of her much-renowned Eras Tour, taking her around the United States over the past few months. Her latest stop was in Los Angeles, and as a result, many famous personalities came to watch the 12-time Grammy Award winner perform live. A few of the personalities came to […]

Taylor Swift is currently touring across the country for her Eras Tour and is making her most recent stop in Los Angeles. During her last concert in LA, she shared an amazing moment with Los Lakers Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s daughter, Bianka, via Brian Floyd. kobe’s daughter bianca got the taylor swift 22 hat tonight […]

One of the more infamous stories in NBA lore revolves around Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and three-time Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard. The latter had recently joined the Lakers as part of a four-team trade that involved a series of notable moves, such as the once beloved Andrew Bynum being sent […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are arguably the most accomplished franchise in NBA history. They are tied with the Boston Celtics for the most titles of any NBA franchise with 17 and have made 32 appearances in the NBA Finals. So it should come as no surprise that the Lakers have had some of the greatest […]