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Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade were once the best shooting guards in the NBA. Fireworks used to fly whenever the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat met, as the two fiery guards would go at it. One of those battles ended in an iconic moment for Kobe Bryant, as he would nail a tough […]

The New York Knicks and a sizable cohort of blue and orange faithful hit up Barclays Center for a subway series against the Brooklyn Nets. The superstar duo of Kevin Durant and James Harden emerged victorious, however, and sent a lot of ‘Bockers fans home feeling dejected. The Nets are now 15-6, and for the […]

There are few greater competitors in the game than Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. It’s no secret that Kobe’s ruthlessness spills far beyond the basketball court and apparently, WNBA icon Diana Taurasi once fell victim to this. In a recent interview with Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks, Chicago Sky star Candace Parker revealed an epic […]

After 22 years, the home of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers, the Staples Center, will undergo a name change. The historic venue will now be known as Crypto.com Arena starting Christmas Day. However, Staples Center has long been known as “The House That Kobe Built.” Vanessa Bryant, the Lakers legend’s widow, […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo recently sat down with the folks over at GQ and he had some very interesting things to say during the interview. The one thing that stood out the most was Giannis’ cryptic comments about his future. The former back-to-back MVP dropped a huge hint about his future possibly NOT being […]

Earlier this month, the presiding judge of Vanessa Bryant’s lawsuit against the LA County ruled against the county’s request for a psychiatric exam from the widow of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. It was a significant development for Bryant’s camp, but right now, it’s as if the decision has been all but reversed. According […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will debut their 2021-22 City Edition uniforms on Friday night at Staples Center. Fittingly, the Lakers are breaking out their latest City Editions— which pay homage to multiple eras of Lakers lore — against the franchise that currently plays where the Lakers were founded: the Minnesota Timberwolves. Unfortunately, we’ll have to […]

To say that Russell Westbrook has had a rough start for the Los Angeles Lakers would be an understatement at this point. A recent statistical anomaly serves as a clear testament to this fact, and it likely isn’t going to sit well with some of the legends of the franchise. One could argue that when […]

It’s a widely known fact that the late Kobe Bryant influenced countless NBA players. The almost maniacal approach of the Los Angeles Lakers star has been truly embraced by a multitude of guys, especially those who grew up watching him. One such person is Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Josh Giddey. The guard from Australia got […]

After Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s shoe deal with Nike came to an end, his wife Vanessa Bryant and the shoe brand announced that they would part ways last spring. This immediately led to a shortage in supply of Kobe sneakers as production on them slowed down drastically. In the basketball community, Bryant’s sneakers are one […]

Just last week, the camp of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant scored a huge win in their lawsuit against LA County over the leaked photos of Kobe’s helicopter crash site. The presiding judge rejected the county’s demand for a psychiatric exam for Kobe’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, as the county looked to discredit the entire […]

Russell Westbrook had a night to forget on Saturday night in Portland. The Los Angeles Lakers guard etched his name into the franchise’s history books, but this time for the wrong reasons. Westbrook made just one field goal on the evening, his only make in 13 attempts. His monumental misfiring was the first time a […]

Kobe Bryant will forever be considered one of the greatest players to have ever picked up a basketball. As it turns out, the Los Angeles Lakers icon was never really the best teammate — at least when it comes to building close personal relationships off the court. Pau Gasol, a fellow Lakers icon, was one […]

Pau Gasol has shared a lot of things about what he learned from his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate and late friend Kobe Bryant, including what it meant to be the best and greatest. However, very few knows what the Black Mamba learned from him. The Spain international is also not sure himself–he never asked […]

The whole world was rocked on January 26, 2020, when news hit that Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant passed away in a tragic helicopter crash. This sent the entire sporting community in mourning, which included Kobe’s former teammate Pau Gasol. Being extremely close to Kobe and his family, Gasol was hit hard by his […]

Vanessa Bryant is suing LA County over reports that graphic photos from the helicopter crash that killed her husband, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna Bryant and several others were leaked. The case is far from being resolved, but it seems the county has taken significant steps in resolving the other lawsuits thrown […]

It was previously reported that LA county had demanded that Vanessa Bryant submit the results of a psychiatric test as part of her lawsuit against the county. A judge has now made a ruling on the claim, and it looks like the widow of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant won’t be undergoing any tests […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans were up in arms on Twitter over TV commentator Bill Macdonald’s recent statement during their team’s matchup against the Houston Rockets. The veteran play-by-play announcer dropped what many seemed to consider as the mother of absurd comments when he compared Talen Horton-Tucker to the one and only Kobe Bryant. To Billy […]

The Miami Heat are on a roll, and they have just extended their unbeaten run to four games with a 129-103 road win over the Memphis Grizzlies, but that pales in comparison to Udonis Haslem’s own streak of seasons played for a single team. Haslem is now in an exclusive club that also includes Hall […]

For as much as the late Kobe Bryant was one of the greatest to ever play basketball, the Los Angeles Lakers icon was just as shrewd off the court. The Lakers star’s most financially lucrative investment was his decision to purchase a stake in the sports drink BodyArmor. Bryant acquired a 10% stake for just […]

Houston Rockets rookie sensation Jalen Green had another poor shooting night on Thursday in a 122-91 blowout loss against the mighty Utah Jazz. After going a miserable 3-of-16 from the floor and 0-and-8 from distance, the 19-year-old just had to invoke Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Green took to Twitter to get some much-needed […]

Vince Carter had quite a memorable career during his time in the NBA. One of the biggest privileges he ever had was to be able to play against two legends of the game in Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Recently, Carter shared an endearing story from the 2003 NBA All-Star Game. This was MJ’s final […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward AC Green still vividly remembers how Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal realized that they were meant for something historic. In the post-Michael Jordan era, the Lakers were among the NBA teams touted to win the championship. At the time, the team already got a dominant big man in Shaquille O’Neal […]

Pulling a logoman card straight from a pack is definitely a win for any collector out there. Its jaw-dropping look, paired with a very short print run, makes this piece of memorabilia a must-have for any avid hobbyist who’s into sports cards. But if you manage to pull one that has Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, […]

Vanessa Bryant, the widow of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, was recently at the center of a deposition for her lawsuit against the Los Angeles County over leaked photographs of Kobe’s crash site. For the first time, Vanessa revealed the chilling details of how she first learned of the tragic incident. In an article […]

It was a huge day for Miami Heat’s new guard Kyle Lowry he ended up moving past the great Kobe Bryant in all-time threes made in his Heat debut. The former NBA champion finally got his name on the board in the third quarter with his first three-pointer for the Heat which put him past […]

The Chicago Sky clinched their first WNBA title in franchise history on Sunday following a huge Game 4 win over Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury. Two-time league MVP Candace Parker put forth an epic performance in one of the most important games of her life, and as it turns out, Los Angeles Lakers legend […]

LA County is turning the tables on Vanessa Bryant in what has become a truly controversial lawsuit over leaked photos of Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash site. The wife of the late, great Los Angeles Lakers legend is now being asked to undergo a psychiatric exam to prove her claim in the lawsuit. In a report […]

It’s well-known around the league that Devin Booker looks up to Kobe Bryant. The Phoenix Suns star has been vocal in his admiration for the late Los Angeles Lakers legend, paying tribute to him in any way possible. In the latest NBA commercial, the NBA allowed Booker to show his respect to his mentor in […]

Jerry West has long been getting praise for helping the Los Angeles Lakers identify Kobe Bryant as the superstar talent that he was. But according to the logo himself, the move was basically handed to him on a silver platter. The Lakers legend was the latest guest on Getcha Popcorn Ready with T.O. & Hatch, […]

If you don’t know by now, Twitter is home to some of the most polarizing sets of NBA fans all over the globe. This is exactly why a fair amount of keyboard warriors got on Stephen A. Smith’s case as soon as they realized how much shade the ESPN host threw at the direction of […]

Stephen Curry has earned the nickname baby-faced assassin, but that moniker isn’t just for show. The Golden State Warriors star brings good vibes and a bright smile on the court while simultaneously hitting backbreaking threes to bury his opponents. Curry was recently asked about his demeanor on the court and how he mentally composes himself […]

Much has been made about Russell Westbrook being a local guy after the news he had been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. The UCLA product admitted, however, that it wasn’t Kobe Bryant who was his favorite player growing up – it was Pau Gasol. In front of a handful of reporters, Brodie paid tribute to […]

Future Hall of Famer Pau Gasol officially announced his retirement on Tuesday. While doing so, Gasol had to give a special shoutout to fellow Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Gasol and Bryant won two championships with the Lakers and became very close over the years. Like so many others, Gasol was devastated by Kobe’s […]

To say that Russell Westbrook is all-in with his move to the Los Angeles Lakers would still be a huge understatement. The man hasn’t even played a single game yet, but it feels like he just belongs in purple and gold. One of his biggest motivators is the late Kobe Bryant, whose dual jerseys hang […]

Pau Gasol, 41, has called a press conference for Tuesday to announce his retirement from professional basketball, according to Lucas Saez Bravo. At some point in the not-too-distant future, I fully expect the Los Angeles Lakers to retire Gasol’s No. 16 and hang his jersey in the Staples Center rafters next to Kobe Bryant. Fully […]

Seeing Carmelo Anthony in Los Angeles Lakers colors is a sight to behold. After donning several uniforms over the years, the 10-time All-Star is set to don purple and gold. The newest Lakers star spoke effusively about moving from New York to Los Angeles, from difference in market to the color change itself. A change […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The late, great Kobe Bryant inspired basketball players with his on-court dominance for two decades. Before passing away, he continued to do so off the court with his Mamba Mentality mindset. One of the many players he touched was Golden State Warriors youngster James Wiseman. “It’s a lot of different ones, but […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony, now a teammate of LeBron James, has made some polarizing remarks in the past, but for the most part, he’s been straight with his thoughts, even though they’re not popular. Anthony recently sat down with the boys of the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast to talk about a […]