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There’s no question that luring a megastar ultimately raises an NBA team’s championship ceiling. However, it usually requires a steep price of surrendering the future by giving away draft picks and young players with potential. Most recently, this included the Golden State Warriors when they traded for Jimmy Butler in a blockbuster deal. In previous […]

Kobe Bryant was one of the most respected players in the NBA, having won five NBA championships, two Finals MVPs, and one NBA MVP all with the Los Angeles Lakers. Thanks to his Mamba mentality and unmatched work ethic, Bryant defied all odds to be one of the greatest NBA players of all time. But […]

NBA statues are a great way to immortalize a legend. But while there have been great statues in the past, that isn’t always the case. Here are the 10 worst NBA player statues, ranked. 1. Dwyane Wade The unveiling of Dwyane Wade’s statue ultimately went wrong. Although Wade was satisfied with the results, the NBA […]

USC football is in a position to continue the Los Angeles legacy of Kobe Bryant, though his nephew. The Trojans landed on the remaining list of schools for the late NBA legend’s four-star family member Jett Washington. Though USC must fend off the likes of Alabama, Ohio State, Texas and others to land him. The […]

LOS ANGELES — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 107-99 by the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Before the game, however, Mavs star Kyrie Irving took some time to visit the Kobe and Gianna Bryant statue that is outside of the Crypto.com Arena. Following Tuesday’s contest, Irving shared his thoughts on seeing the statue. “It […]

There is much chatter surrounding Luka Doncic’s first game against the Dallas Mavericks since he was stunningly traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for a package revolving around Anthony Davis. Before experiencing that surreal experience on the court, Kyrie Irving is making sure to honor the lives and memories of LA legend Kobe Bryant and […]

Kobe Bryant won five championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, ranks fourth on the all-time scoring list and is one of the fiercest competitors in NBA history. He was posthumously inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021 and is regarded as one of the most influential athletes of his generation. His […]

New Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell found a way to win over the City of Angels. More so fans of the late legendary NBA icon Kobe Bryant by going “grinch” with his cleats. Snell posted a picture of his kicks on his personal Instagram page. Not only is he rocking Black Mamba baseball cleats, […]

Fans of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant have seen them as faces of the NBA for a long time, always comparing newer stars to them. This had former player Channing Frye believe they are killing the league due to their ongoing nostalgia. Frye appeared on an episode of the Road Trippin’ Show, calling out the […]

Kobe Bryant’s reach extended far beyond basketball. The late Lakers legend, revered for his relentless drive on the court, also had a knack for surprising fans in the best ways. That included an unlikely connection with Vinny Guadagnino, a star from MTV’s “Jersey Shore,” SI reports. Their encounter at Madison Square Garden turned into a […]

U.S. President Donald Trump shared some important news regarding the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Trump announced on Thursday the National Garden of American Heroes will include statues of African American icons. This was where he mentioned Bryant as one of the national figures. “Martin Luther King Jr., Muhammad Ali. Not a bad […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has had a lot of great days on the basketball court. And although the reigning NBA champion has experienced plenty of exciting moments in the playoffs and Olympics, one of his favorite on-court moments wasn’t during a game, but rather a workout. In the summer of 2018, Tatum […]

A new mural of Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic and the late Kobe Bryant was seen in Los Angeles. While the Lakers are easing Doncic into the fold, continuing amid the post-All-Star break, fans have welcomed him home with open arms. After the shocking trade landed Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in a packaged […]

2025 has been dubbed as the “Year of the Mamba” and Nike is set to continue their tributes to Los Angeles Lakers’ legend Kobe Bryant with upcoming sneaker releases of his illustrious Nike Kobe line. With three releases already confirmed for the rest of the year, another Nike Kobe 6 colorway will be added to […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ legend Kobe Bryant left a lasting impact on the NBA for his unrivaled play on the court as countless players and hoopers at home continue to emulate his game. His signature Nike Kobe line is more popular today than it ever has been, with his sneakers being the most widely-worn silhouettes among […]

Natalia Bryant is all grown up. The USC student is the daughter of Vanessa Bryant and the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant. In photos captured by TMZ, Natalia was seen enjoying her Valentine’s Day with a mystery boy. The model just turned 22 and was seen leaving e. baldi in Beverly Hills with the boy. […]

Whether it’s the NBA, NFL, or MLB, having athletes from the second generation isn’t rare. In the NBA, there have been 98 father-son duos, with LeBron James and his son, Bronny, becoming the latest to feature in the league. Not all duos have found success, though, especially in the scoring department. Today, let’s take a […]

We already looked at the top 10 greatest players in NBA history according to ChatGPT, but DeepSeek is the biggest wave in artificial intelligence right now. All-time debates and dialogue never end in the NBA, so we decided to see how ChatGPT’s top 10 ranking differs from what DeepSeek has to say. ChatGPT’s greatest NBA […]

Stephen Curry has made it clear that he wants to remain on a competitive team in the twilight of his storied NBA career, and Curry recently reaffirmed that desire while invoking Kobe Bryant’s name. Bryant, who won five NBA Championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, had become accustomed to making it to the playoffs. After […]

Austin Reaves exploded with a performance that replicated a feat LeBron James and Kobe Bryant had with the Los Angeles Lakers. Saturday featured a matchup between the Lakers and Indiana Pacers, which saw James and newly acquired star Luka Doncic on the sidelines. The former sat out as he dealt with knee soreness. With the […]

Kobe Bryant’s sneakers from his iconic 2013 “Achilles Game” have set a new record, selling for $660,000 at Sotheby’s, per BleacherReport. The game-worn Nike Kobe 8 Elite “Lakers Home” sneakers, tied to one of the most defining moments in Bryant’s career, became the most expensive Kobe game-worn shoes ever auctioned, according to Cllct’s Will Stern. […]

Miles Bridges recently made waves in the NBA and music world after dropping a diss track that sparked a new debate over Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan, Complex reports. While teasing the song during a live stream with N3on, Bridges casually threw in the controversial line: “First of all, Kobe over Mike.” Given the ongoing […]

NBA fans are already calling the Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis trade the worst trade in NBA history, and the two stars haven’t even stepped on the court for their new teams yet. Fans feel that way because it is hard to wrap your head around why the Dallas Mavericks could think it was a […]

NBA trades are often a great way to upgrade a roster. But unfortunately, not all trades lead to a happy ending and teams end up regretting the transaction. In the wake of the shocking blockbuster trade of Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers, many Mavs fans appear to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was an avid watcher of Kobe Bryant growing up. Seeing how the NBA legend approached fans, he follows his idol’s example of being dedicated to his fan base. Following Monday’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, Gilgeous-Alexander answered a question regarding his pregame lines of fans growing and staying […]

Reactions to the Luka Doncic-for-Anthony Davis trade, which surfaced late Saturday into Sunday, were filled with shock and disbelief. The initial response was a mix of disbelief, with fans and analysts questioning the validity of the deal, unsure whether to believe it until the official confirmation arrived. The trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and […]

YouTube sensation MrBeast recently revealed that he connects with the legendary Kobe Bryant’s work ethic and several other qualities. The late NBA icon inspired millions with his legacy and drive before his tragic passing in 2020. Kobe Bryant’s influence on the sports world is undeniable, and even YouTube star MrBeast has been inspired by the […]

With the NBA season already ongoing, there’s no question that winning games in the regular season matter, especially with playoff positioning up for grabs. A good playoff position leads to an ideal path towards a championship and a great way to do it in the NBA is to have a long winning streak. However, winning […]

It’s quite often that game-worn NBA sneakers from legends like Michael Jordan hit the auction house every once in a while, usually fetching insane price tags for shoes that most people wouldn’t dare to even put on. It’s not everyday, however, that you see an iconic sneaker from an iconic moment hit the market like […]

Today, January 26, 2025, is the fifth anniversary of the helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, that claimed the lives of Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others when Kobe was only 41 years old. Five championships, two Finals MVPs, one regular-season MVP, and 18 All-Star selections, he was one of the greatest if […]

Fot the five-year anniversary of Kobe and Giana “Gigi” Bryant’s death in a tragic helicopter accident on Jan. 26, 2020, the Hall of Famer’s former team, the Los Angeles Lakers posted a sweet picture of Kobe and his daughter with a message that echoed the thoughts of many fans on this day: “Always in our […]

After losing their wild card round playoff matchup to the Baltimore Ravens, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be watching the 2024 NFL Championship Games from the comfort of their homes. But football isn’t the only important occurrence on Jan. 26, as Sunday also happens to be the five-year anniversary of Kobe and Gigi Bryant’s tragic death. […]

Today marks the fifth year anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s tragic death, and sometimes it’s hard to think that it’s real. Mostly everybody knew where they were the moment the news came across the news, and the entire world was shaken up as Bryant was a well-known icon not only in basketball but in society. Some […]

Being elected into the NBA All-Star Game is one of the most prestigious awards an athlete can achieve in basketball. Being voted a starter is even more impressive, though. Only the best of the best start in the game that features the greatest players in the world. With 2025 All-Star starters being announced at 7 […]

The annual NBA All-Star Game festivities are one of the most highly anticipated events during the NBA season. Particularly the All-Star Game, fans look forward to seeing the best players of the season play together and showcase their talents with little to no defense. With the 2025 All-Star Game starters being announced Thursday, there’s bound […]

After officially proclaiming 2025 as the “Year of the Mamba,” Nike has big plans to continue promoting and expanding Lakers’ legend Kobe Bryant’s illustrious signature sneaker collections. After a massive year of releases in 2024, the sneaker giant will continue adding new colorways while bringing back old classics. This newest release of the Nike Kobe […]

Five years after the tragic helicopter accident that claimed the lives of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant, along with seven others, Vanessa Bryant is making sure that Kobe and Gianna’s legacies live on. Vanessa announced that she will be releasing a new book, Mamba & Mambacita Forever. According to PEOPLE, the […]

Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men has excelled as a singer and songwriter, earning four Grammy Awards and cementing his legacy in R&B. But when it comes to basketball, the Philadelphia native admits he learned a hard lesson during a charity game alongside Kobe Bryant. During an episode of Byron Scott’s Fast Break, Stockman shared […]

Following their respective wins in the AFC divisional round, the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills are once again set to face off in the playoffs. Ahead of the matchup, Bills linebacker Von Miller had a unique comparison for Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. “Bills LB Von Miller on another playoff matchup with Patrick Mahomes: ‘He’s […]