Kobe Bryant Articles - Page 23

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal is one of the greatest big men to have ever played this game. There’s just no doubt about that. Right now, Sixers superstar Joel Embiid is arguably the top center in today’s NBA as the All-Star big man hopes to reach the same heights Shaq did during his dominant […]

Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan hasn’t been secretive about how much Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant impacted his game. The footwork, the midrange game, and the poise during crunch time all reflect shades of the Black Mamba. One of the most tangible influences the Lakers legend had on him was in his shoe game. […]

The Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal pairing with the Los Angeles Lakers will forever go down in history as one of the greatest duos in the history of the sport. To say that these two were dominant in their time together as teammates would be a complete understatement. Another duo that has recently emerged as […]

The duo of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal would go on to be one of the most dominant pairings in NBA history. In the seven seasons they played together for the Los Angeles Lakers, this All-Star tandem resulted in three championships for the Purple and Gold and a well-loved era of basketball in the City […]

Late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors will forever be remembered as one of the greatest individual performances in NBA history. One lucky fan has just paid a fortune in order to take home a piece of the historic evening. According to TMZ, Bryant’s game-worn shooting shirt has sold […]

There have been several instances this past season where LeBron James looked very much his age. Sure, the Los Angeles Lakers star has still been putting up superstar numbers, but it hasn’t looked as dominant as in years past. On Saturday night, LeBron James showed the entire NBA world that he still has a ton […]

One of the coldest clips you’ll ever see of Kobe Bryant was when Matt Barnes faked a pass right in front of his face during an inbound play. The two players were talking smack at that time and what stood out the most was when the Los Angeles Lakers legend didn’t even flinch as Barnes […]

“You’ve got eight minutes,” Kobe Bryant said, knowing there were hundreds of media members waiting for him. “Kobe, I can do it in four.” That’s how Kevin Lynch – renowned celebrity photographer – earned Bryant’s respect back in 2012.  Lynch is an internationally recognized photographer, with his work showcased in museums and galleries across the […]

Prior to tonight’s game on the road against the Boston Celtics, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant would earn some high praise from Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal during the NBA on TNT pregame show. "Ja Morant is a guy that wants it all."@TheJetOnTNT & @SHAQ talk Ja's stellar recent performances. pic.twitter.com/BD6BUEB2ZC — NBA on […]

Wednesday night, James Harden made his home debut for the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers defeated the New York Knicks 123-108, with Harden and superstar center Joel Embiid combining for 53 points. After the game, Embiid was asked he and Harden being compared to all-time greats Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant. #Sixers Joel Embiid on he […]

Not a day goes by that Kobe Bryant isn’t missed by Los Angeles Lakers fans everywhere. Another Kobe nugget to make fans miss him more surfaced thanks to Charles Barkley. Barkley recently made an appearance on The Draymond Green Show, with Green who is now his colleague at Turner. According to the Hall of Famer […]

For some, completing a base set is the way to go while most enthusiasts enjoy getting every rookie card available in the market. Of course, there are those with deep pockets who prefer graded slabs or rare low-population cards that cost more than a brand new house. While all of these options are great, there […]

It’s pretty easy to root for Michael Jordan or LeBron James if you’re into basketball cards. The former owned the league through the late 80s to 90s while the latter is breaking countless records even up to now. While all of those things are true, there will always be a special place in the hobby […]

Kobe Bryant will forever go down as one of the greatest players ever and arguably the best to ever suit up for the Los Angeles Lakers. But not even the Black Mamba had the power with the front office that LeBron James does. The King definitely played a big part in getting Anthony Davis to […]

Anything related to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is worth a lot of money, which is why it shouldn’t be surprising to hear a basketball card of him just sold for $2 million in a private sale. In fact, it should have come a long time ago given his popularity. However, as ESPN reported, […]

All-Star Weekend has now come and gone, with the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team getting the chance to mingle with each other in epic fashion on Sunday prior to the big game. In the process, Shaq couldn’t help but praise all the legends who molded him into becoming one of the most dominant bigs to ever […]

Sure, buying basketball cards by the pack has its own pros and cons. For one, you won’t be spending that much to get several cards. But at the same time, the chance of landing an absolutely insane pull is very little. In comparison, one would have to splurge on a hobby box to get a […]

Every NBA All-Star Weekend has its own story. Whether it’s the late Kobe Bryant’s last hurrah in 2016, Michael Jordan’s iconic dunk from the free throw line in 1988, or everything in between, this collection of moments is something every basketball fan will hold on to. Of course, it’s the same for those in the […]

The legend of Kobe Bryant will forever live in the hearts of many athletes all around the globe. His accolades are only outnumbered by the lives he touched. Now, the Los Angeles Lakers great will perpetually be attached to a prestigious award. During the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday Night, Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul […]

Phoenix Suns superstar point guard has long been known for giving back to the game he loves. On Sunday, it was announced that the 12-time All-Star is the first ever recipient of the Kobe and Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award. Suns’ All-Star Chris Paul has been named the first ever Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA […]

Without a doubt, any Kobe Bryant auto card collector would love to have that Michael Jordan grail and vice versa. Rightfully so because these two legendary shooting guards are among the select few to have changed the game of basketball itself through their stellar body of work. That’s why when a card that features both […]

More often than not, you’d expect something great when purchasing a pack of sports cards. While the actual results aren’t really earth-shattering, there have been several instances when something unexpected came out of these products. In the rarest of circumstances, a pleasant surprise was waiting to be discovered inside an ordinary pack of soccer cards. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is without a doubt one of the most competitive individuals in the history of the game. This is exactly why it comes as no surprise that The King once sort of clashed heads with another Lakers icon in Kobe Bryant. Before the Black Mamba’s untimely passing in January 2020, […]

The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday, and now, it’s time to celebrate. The team held their championship parade in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Rams star Cooper Kupp paid homage to late NBA legend Kobe Bryant in his outfit at the celebration. The Super Bowl MVP arrived at […]

It’s been over two years now since Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant tragically passed away in a helicopter crash. This is also now the third Valentines’ Day where his wife, Vanessa Bryant, has been without her husband. On Monday morning, she took to Instagram and posted a heartfelt Valentines’ message for Kobe. Vanessa bryant […]

SAN FRANCISCO — Although the Los Angeles Lakers aren’t the surefire title contender most thought they would be before the season began, they are still a team that excites people. Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson always looks forward to playing the Lakers, and even though they aren’t as good as expected this year, that […]

It has been a just over two years since Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others died in a helicopter crash just outside of Los Angeles. After the awful tragedy, the country wept, particularly basketball fans. Mourning fans eventually used art as a way to grieve the loss of an icon whose importance goes […]

It’s been just over two years since Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant tragically passed away in a helicopter crash, which left the entire world in shock. The Black Mamba made such an impact on so many NBA players over the years, with one of them being Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. It was […]

SAN FRANCISCO — Since Klay Thompson returned to the Golden State Warriors’ lineup, he has reached milestones left and right. In his first game of the season, he scored his 12,000th point in his career, and he became the second-fastest ever to reach 1,800 3-pointers. The only player to reach that mark faster is Stephen […]

Klay Thompson made history on Thursday night as the Golden State Warriors took on the Sacramento Kings at the Chase Center. Thompson caught fire in the first half as he drained no less than six triples in the first 24 minutes of action. In the process, the Dubs shooting guard surpassed the late, great Kobe […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and excellence in the NBA All-Star Game are synonymous with each other. And now, that will forever be represented in an elegant shiny piece of hardware, as the NBA has introduced the new All-Star Game MVP Trophy named after the Hall of Famer. Via Nick DePaula of ESPN: The […]

Kyle Kuzma is fast becoming the most hated guy in the City of Brotherly Love. Kuzma provided critical plays on Wednesday night as the Washington Wizards staved off the Philadelphia 76ers, 106-103. Kuzma made the game-saving block against Joel Embiid to cap off an impressive all-around showing. The Wizards forward finished with a team-high 24 […]

Philadelphia 76ers icon Allen Iverson is one of the biggest Kobe Bryant fans in and around the NBA. AI recently came across an unexpected surprise involving the Black Mamba and the Sixers legend’s wholesome reaction brings all the feels. Iverson was recently signing autographs for some fans and he was startled when a supporter asked […]

LeBron James has done pretty much everything in the NBA throughout what has been an iconic 19-year career. Nevertheless, The King is currently facing a truly daunting task in trying to lead this particular Los Angeles Lakers group to another championship. It’s not going to be easy by any stretch of the imagination, but if […]

January 26th, 2022 marked the second death anniversary of the late, great Kobe Bryant. Tributes came from everywhere to honor the Los Angeles Lakers legend, but one that stood out for being rather unusual is that from the daughter of Dwyane Wade. Zaya Wade, the transgender daughter of the Miami Heat icon, posted a photo […]

With LeBron James and Anthony Davis out, Russell Westbrook channeled his inner Kobe Bryant against the Charlotte Hornets. Unfortunately, though, it was not enough to help the Los Angeles Lakers win. Westbrook exploded for 30 points in the second half after the Lakers fell by 16 points in the first 24 minutes of play. In […]

January 26th will always be a lasting reminder for NBA fans on the legacy of Kobe Bryant. That same reminder lives on through the words and actions of the Los Angeles Lakers legends who were also there to witness his greatness. During the second anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s death, an outpouring of love emanated from […]

January 26th is a day that will always live in infamy in Los Angeles Lakers and basketball fans minds forever. Today marks the two-year anniversary of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others’ death in an unfortunate helicopter crash. A bronze statue of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi was placed at […]

Wednesday night marked the second death anniversary of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine made sure to honor the NBA legend with a heartwarming gesture as Chicago took on the Toronto Raptors in the United Center. LaVine put on the Kobe 1s to commemorate Bryant’s record-breaking […]