Kobe Bryant Articles - Page 29

To say that Stephen Curry is on a bit of a hot streak right now would be a complete understatement. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr puts Curry’s current scorching stretch into perspective by explaining why he believes this one is different from those that we have seen from the likes of Kobe Bryant […]

Kobe Bryant’s contract with Nike has expired, and his estate could be launching a venture all its own. Intellectual property attorney Josh Gerben‘s analysis shows 13 separate trademarks have been filed by the estate since May of 2020. Gerben suggests Bryant’s widow, Vanessa, might be preparing for her own launch: “The filings would suggest Vanessa […]

Vanessa Bryant and the Kobe Bryant estate reportedly elected not to renew its partnership with Nike after their contract expired last April 13. Yup, this will likely signal the end of Nike’s Kobe Bryant signature line. Previous reports indicated that Kobe was no longer happy with his Nike deal and was leaning towards making his […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant built one of the most decorated careers in NBA history, and he did it all with signature sneakers on his feet. Given the most recent news of the icon’s estate and Nike cutting ties, though, this specific post is about Kobe Bryant signature sneakers. Bryant entered the NBA in […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker is as shocked as everyone following reports that Nike did not renew Kobe Bryant’s contract with the company, which expired last April 13. After all, the late NBA icon has been with the sporting giant since 2003 and produced 11 signature shoes. To this day, a lot of current […]

Stephen Curry woke up on Monday feeling dangerous. The Golden State Warriors put on another scoring clinic on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers and broke another record. This time, it was the great Kobe Bryant’s record on the line for consecutive 30-point games by any NBA player aged 33 and up. Curry went out […]

Stephen Curry is from another planet. On Monday, the Golden State Warriors superstar had another electric performance that put him up there with the greats. Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant to be exact. Curry led the way with a 49-point eruption against the Philadelphia 76ers to grab another crucial win for the Warriors, 107-96. In […]

Kobe Bryant is the ultimate personification of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise. This is exactly why it’s contemptuous to even consider Kobe playing for another team in the NBA — even more so for the Lakers’ bitter rivals in the Los Angeles Clippers. As it turns out, however, Bryant actually almost joined the Clippers in […]

Nike may soon stop its release of the Kobe Bryant signature line. The late NBA icon’s estate has reportedly not renewed its contract with the sporting giant which expired last April 13, per Brendan Dunne of COMPLEX.  This could mark an end of an era for the Nike-Bryant partnership, which began in 2003 and continued […]

Lamar Odom reflected on how much Lakers legend Kobe Bryant meant to him during his appearance on Showtime’s All The Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson. Odom got emotional speaking about Bryant’s mindset and constant drive to be great. He mused Kobe was a killer day in and day out, even from the […]

More than a year after his tragic passing and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant lives on in the memories of his loved ones, especially his wife, Vanessa. Today happens to be Kobe and Vanessa’s 20th wedding anniversary, and she took the time to remember the occasion and post a heartwarming message on her Instagram […]

One of the more touching stories of the last year was how much Los Angeles Lakers legend Pau Gasol and his family cared for Vanessa Bryant in the wake of Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s tragic passing. Throughout the time since Kobe’s death, Gasol and his wife have been there for Vanessa and her children. That […]

The Golden State Warriors find themselves in ninth place in the Western Conference. At 28-29, they sit in a position to partake in the NBA’s play-in tournament this season, and they’ll have to continue to lean on a red-hot Stephen Curry to clinch their spot. The Warriors have had a roller-coaster ride of a season, […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry just notched his 10th straight 30-point game in their showdown against the Boston Celtics on Saturday. With that, Curry just tied Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant for most 30-point games at the age of 33 or older. Per @EliasSports, Stephen Curry's 10-game 30-point streak ties Kobe Bryant for […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki has been the epitome of loyalty in basketball. He played all 21 of his NBA seasons with the Mavs and was so faithful to the franchise that it seemed futile to try to even lure him to another team. Rumors about him leaving never really gained enough momentum to be […]

Marc Gasol channeled his inner Mamba Mentality on Thursday after the Los Angeles Lakers center dislocated his left finger against the Boston Celtics. Gasol gave Kobe Bryant flashbacks as he popped his finger back in place before returning and playing his heart out. After the tough 121-113 loss at home, Lakers coach Frank Vogel gave […]

Nobody emulated Michael Jordan more successfully and determinedly — in terms of style, mentality, and winning — than late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Jordan was one of Bryant’s ultimate heroes and closest confidants, so it’s only fitting that the six-time NBA champion will be Kobe’s presenter when the longtime Lakers guard is formally […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has always been one to seek inspiration from the greats of the game, including and especially former Laker legend Kobe Bryant. James quote-tweeted a rather humorous Bryant quote from his playing days. The “Black Mamba” was asked which player’s compliment would mean the most to him, to which Kobe […]

Michael Jordan will present Kobe Bryant at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony for the 2020 class on May 15. Here’s the full list: Michael Jordan will present Kobe Bryant in the 2020 Naismith Hall of Fame @Hoophall induction ceremony on May 15. Full list of inductees and presenters: pic.twitter.com/iD5r6EIxHF — Shams […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry has gone nuclear in the past two-plus weeks. He is also on the verge of breaking an NBA record held by the late Kobe Bryant. Curry has scored 30 or more points in eight consecutive games. He is two away from the most consecutive 30-point games for a […]

On the five-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s legendary final game with the Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs wing DeMar DeRozan—then with the Toronto Raptors—recounted watching the epic and on-brand performance from his late idol and friend. DeRozan penned a guest column for the Los Angeles Times describing the unforgettable experience watching Bryant will his way […]

Monday was a special, and somewhat bittersweet day, not just for fans of the Los Angeles Lakers, but for basketball fans worldwide. It was the fifth anniversary of the late Kobe Bryant’s very last game in 2016. Five years ago, an injury-plagued 20-year veteran of the NBA suited up for his last time in the […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s last NBA game went down in infamy as he poured in a ridiculous 60 points against the Utah Jazz. While the Lakers finished up a woeful 2015-16 campaign, Kobe delivered one last memory for the ages at 37 years old in a 101-96 victory. When was Kobe Bryant’s last […]

The NBA family lost one of its brightest stars on far too soon, when Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash outside Los Angeles. On the five-year anniversary of his last NBA game, it felt like as good a time as any to celebrate his life. At 41 years of age, he […]

Stephen Curry just entered another exclusive club on Monday after the Golden State Warriors superstar put on a show at the Chase Center. Curry exploded for 53 points and propelled the Warriors to a huge 116-107 over the Denver Nuggets. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, Curry is now part of an incredible list […]

They say it does not matter how you start, but how you end. Even if the late Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant sat out the team’s final game in his last season, that would not be considered a blemish in his impressive track record. But that is not how the Black Mamba works. Moments […]

DeMar DeRozan delivered the game-winning shot on Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks. After the game, San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray compared DeRozan with the legendary Kobe Bryant. Per Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News, Murray shared his thoughts on the DeRozan’s game-winning shot. The Mavericks opted to let the four-time All-Star size up […]

The work of renowned muralist and painter Jonas Never can be seen almost anywhere these days. From the brick and mortar of Los Angeles, to the foil packs of baseball cards, his touch has influenced the sports world in a very unique way. Now, his paintbrushes are bringing Kobe Bryant’s legacy to life. Tuesday morning, […]

Former NBA veteran Jamal Crawford still has fond memories of late Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant several years after they last played together on the floor. Crawford wrote about Kobe in an article for The Players’ Tribune back in 2016, and he referenced a specific play from a game nearly two decades ago. Crawford […]

Gonzaga Bulldogs star Jalen Suggs just hit the biggest shot of his career thus far as he lifted his team to a last-gasp Finals berth in the NCAA tournament. After the game, the 19-year-old point guard admitted that he always wanted to run to the top of the scorer’s table and emulate the iconic celebration […]

It’s been just over a year since the tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant, and the seven others involved in the helicopter crash. Two years ago, however, a California-based shoe company, Undefeated, conjoined with Nike to create a special Kobe 4 Proto Collection. In a surprising announcement, Undefeated has restocked […]

Natalia, the daughter of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, recently ecstatically revealed that she passed freshman admissions University of Southern California (USC). To celebrate Natalia’s impressive accomplishment, Vanessa Bryant got a pair of custom Kobe 4’s featuring the university’s gold and cardinal colors. The gift also symbolizes that Vanessa will be with her daughter […]

Here’s a feel good story for you today — Kobe Bryant’s daughter, Natalia Bryant passed the freshman admissions of the University of Southern California (USC). On Tuesday, Vanessa Bryant posted a video on Instagram that captured the family celebrating Natalia’s success. It’s definitely heartwarming to see Natalia this happy—Congratulations are in her order for all […]

Before you close out of here or chuck your phone across the room, a disclaimer: LeBron James will likely never surpass the late Kobe Bryant as the greatest Los Angeles Lakers player of all time. The Black Mamba’s relentless hard work, ambition, and skill should be remembered over his entire 20-year career. However, there was […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green unboxed a couple of pair of kicks in a recent feature on Bleacher Report Kicks. Green had some pretty fresh kicks to add to his ever-growing collection, but one of the things that stood out in the interview was how Green discussed his learning experience from Kobe Bryant’s final […]

Hall of Famer Charles Barkley agrees that Brooklyn Nets superstar James Harden is not on the same level as all-time greats like Michael Jordan and the late Kobe Bryant. The TNT analyst, however, argued that The Beard possesses several skills that are even greater than two of the game’s perceived GOATS. In the latest episode […]

Vanessa Bryant honored her late daughter Gianna with a beautiful “Mambacita” tattoo on her arm, making Gigi a permanent part of her physically. The wife of late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant revealed the tattoo on her Instagram. Vanessa also posted a couple of videos of her eldest daughter Natalia also getting some ink. […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Elgin Baylor has passed away at the age of 86. The Hall of Famer died of natural causes surrounded by his family, the Lakers announced. “Elgin Baylor was THE superstar of his era – his many accolades speak to that,” Lakers governor Jeanie Buss said in a statement. “He was one […]

The main man of the Illinois Fighting Illini, Ayo Dosunmu, revealed that the late Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant was the inspiration behind the black mask that he regularly wears on the floor. The Chicago native claimed that he wanted to pay tribute to the greats who paved the way for up-and-coming players like […]