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“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 […]

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 […]