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Most supporters of the Los Angeles Lakers don’t necessarily like former NBA point guard Jason Williams. He was a thorn on their side during his time in the league, particularly during the rivalry era between the Lakers and the Sacramento Kings. As it turns out, however, Williams appears to have a goal of establishing himself […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant was known for his competitive mentality during his playing career. His desire to win is unmatched, hence the Mamba Mentality. Pau Gasol–who played alongside Kobe for years and developed a friendship with him–opened up about that side of  Bryant and shared how the LA legend showed that competitiveness right […]

Vanessa Bryant and Nike have had an up-and-down partnership since her husband Kobe Bryant’s death. The Los Angeles Lakers legend’s contract expired in April of 2021. Bryant’s wife failed to come to an agreement with the corporation, which then became a source of frustration for Vanessa. First, fans had a difficult time trying to purchase […]

The NBA and the entire world misses Kobe Bryant. However, he and Gianna Bryant will live on through the Nike brand. The popular sports company has continued making and selling Kobe’s brand since his death and it sounds like that will continue happening all thanks to Vanessa Bryant. According to Darren Rovell, Vanessa Bryant, and […]

Former Sacramento Kings point guard Jason Williams recently made waves amid his hot take about Kobe Bryant. In a recent statement, Williams said that he does not consider Kobe to be part of his Top 5 list of greatest Lakers of all time. Unsurprisingly, Williams was on the receiving end of some harsh criticism after […]

Phoenix Suns star shooting guard Devin Booker made a bit of NBA history on Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, becoming the fourth-youngest player to hit the 11,000-point mark. LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Kobe Bryant are the only ones to get there faster, which is some pretty darn good company. 1⃣1⃣K Book becomes the […]

With prices of basic commodities ever on the rise, it sometimes makes sense to go for low-end card products in the hobby than their more expensive counterparts. That’s why it’s not surprising anymore to learn that a good chunk of collectors out there gravitate towards brands like NBA Hoops and Donruss. But every now and […]

Jalen Rose recently made a guest appearance on Matt Barnes’ and Stephen Jacksons’ All the Smoke podcast and unsurprisingly, one of the topics of conversation centered around Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Rose told a hilarious story of how Kobe reacted the first time he was able to talk to Dwight Howard right after […]

LeBron James faced off against his old team and proceeded to make history for his new one. King James etched himself in Los Angeles Lakers lore once again with yet another historic feat that not even Kobe Bryant was able to do. LeBron James led the way for the Lakers in a 131-120 win over […]

Luka Doncic has firmly established himself as one of the best young superstars in the NBA today. As a matter of fact, more than a few folks would say that the Mavs superstar is going to be the face of the NBA in the near future. It now seems like a lifetime away when Luka […]

Former NBA star Paul Pierce will forever be a hooper. Even in retirement, he makes sure he stays in the game. Just recently, he attended the jersey retirement ceremony of former Boston Celtics teammate Kevin Garnett. But sometimes, Pierce also makes himself relevant by spewing hot takes about various NBA topics. On Thursday, in a […]

Kendrick Perkins has built quite a reputation as a broadcaster over the past few years. Big Perk has been known for his hot takes and rather controversial views but this time, it appears that the former NBA champ has taken it to the next level with his extremely lofty praise for Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie […]

Jason Williams made headlines last week after he made an audacious claim about Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. In his contentious claim, Williams said that he does not consider Kobe to be in his Top 5 list of greatest Lakers players of all time. Naturally, the former NBA point guard got destroyed on social […]

Kevin Durant is a pretty good basketball player. You can probably tell after he single-handedly tormented the New York Knicks for 53 points on Sunday night. The man who received the brunt of the punishment was Knicks guard Evan Fournier. Now Fournier is far from small standing at 6’6″, but defending Kevin Durant he might […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a long and storied history in the NBA. With 17 NBA championships, tied for the most all time with the Boston Celtics, it’s no surprise that Los Angeles has had several of the greatest players to ever step onto a basketball court. It makes it pretty difficult to even […]

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 […]