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Over the course of their careers, many NBA players have had to deal with injuries that prevent them from performing at their best. The grind of years of playing 82 regular-season games and more playoff games takes its toll on their bodies, and can result in injuries that rob them or months or years. Instead […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard put a dazzling performance against the Sacramento Kings last Thursday. He finished the game with a whopping 44 points and seven assists while making half of all his field goal attempts and shooting with a 53.3% clip from downtown. This performance was so impressive that he is moving up […]

Charles Barkley recalled his short-lived feud with former Lakers star Kobe Bryant on TNT’s “Inside the NBA” retrospective Thursday night. Never one to shy away from offering blunt assessments of both players and teams as an analyst, Barkley and his co-stars discussed the aftermath that occurred, following his criticism that Kobe Bryant had been “selfish” […]

Vanessa Bryant is still dealing with the pain of losing a husband and a daughter in the helicopter crash that killed Kobe and Gigi Bryant last January. That tragedy, which also claimed the lives of seven others, continues to resonate with people around the globe. Bryant admitted it has been difficult to cope with the […]

Many inspirational stories about the late Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant have been retold by countless individuals in the past year, especially after his tragic death. However, ESPN shared an amusing story about his pre-draft workout with the Lakers where he destroyed a 40-year-old Michael Cooper and even kicked him in his nuts back […]

Kobe Bryant’s 81-point performance against the Toronto Raptors in 2006 is one of the best performances in NBA history. Shaquille O’Neal, who played with Bryant on the Los Angeles Lakers, recently revealed a list of five players who could surpass Bryant’s explosion during an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show. Patrick pointed out that it […]

Converse decided to craft an ode to a couple of beloved championship squads as they collaborated with streetwear brand Chinatown Market to bring a new twist to their Chuck Taylor and Pro Leather sneakers. The design of the shoes was inspired by the colorful jackets designed by Jeff Hamilton to commemorate the title victories of […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ game-worn “USA” Kobe Twos which was gifted by Kobe Bryant himself back in 2002 reportedly fetched a whopping $156,000 price tag at Heritage Auction, via ESPN‘s Nick DePaula. According to James, it was his “most fond moment” together with the late Lakers icon during the early stages of his […]

‘Westworld’ actress Evan Rachel Wood reportedly called the late Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant a “rapist” only hours after his death back on January 26, 2020, via Page Six. The harsh comments were made in light of Bryant’s previous involvement in a sexual harassment case back in 2003. “What has happened is tragic. I […]

Vanessa Bryant, the widow of the late Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant, expressed her frustration at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Apparently, the Sheriff’s department does not want to expose the names of their deputies who supposedly captured and shared photos of the tragic January 26, 2020 helicopter crash, which included her husband, […]

The discussion on whether or not the NBA should alter its logo has been rekindled due to Kyrie Irving’s recent comments on the matter. Despite Irving’s opinion on the subject, Doc Rivers — the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers — believes there shouldn’t be a change to the NBA’s logo right now. Rivers recently […]

The first-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s tragic death has once again re-ignited discussions about changing the NBA’s current logo to his likeness. The public clamor only grew louder when Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving recently aired his support for the movement. Kobe, after all, is a beloved figure all over the world. To this day, […]

More than a year after his untimely death and former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant continues to receive tributes from NBA players. While the NBA itself has also showered Bryant with honors, such as renaming the All-Star Game MVP award after him, there are those who want the league to pay tribute to him […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving is continuing with his campaign to try to put the silhouette of the late Kobe Bryant as the iconic figure representing the NBA logo. Kobe would replace Jerry West, who is nicknamed both “Zeke from Cabin Creek” and — in reference to the NBA’s branding over the past half-century — […]

Hall of Fame legend Kevin Garnett took an epic stroll down memory lane. In this excerpt from his recent penned work on Bleacher Report’s Kevin Garnett ‘Uncensored’, Garnett spoke on the 2010 NBA Finals matchup against the Celtics’ rival, the Los Angeles Lakers. Garnett would come up short of a championship, losing the series four […]

In a recent revelation, NBA icon Kevin Garnett shared how close he was to going to Los Angeles Lakers and teaming up with Kobe Bryant. But things didn’t pan out according to plan as Bryant “missed” Garnett’s phone call. In his new memoir, “From KG: A TO Z: An Uncensored Encyclopedia of Life, Basketball, and […]

Kevin Garnett’s latest tell-all piece with Bleacher Report offers a great in-depth look at his relationship with the late Kobe Bryant. NBA fans likely remember the two iconic players as fierce competitors in the Western Conference early in their careers, which was capped off by two classic Finals series when KG suited up for the Boston […]

Future Hall of Fame member Kevin Garnett was a dear friend to the late Kobe Bryant. The two iconic superstars were generational talents who took the NBA by storm. They would go on their own journeys, being fierce competitors on the floor, while maintaining a close relationship off the court. The bond was special and […]

Kevin Garnett got his first and only title in 2008 by beating none other than the Kobe Bryant and Los Angeles Lakers. Perhaps the most famous clip after the Boston Celtics finally won is Garnett screaming his lungs out before calming himself down for a post-game interview. But in Garnett’s new memoir, the legendary big […]

Charles Barkley just likened the Philadelphia 76ers duo of Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid to the legendary Los Angeles Lakers duo of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. Shaq’s reaction is too good not to garner it’s own new article. Heck, this might actually end up being a viral meme. Here’s what Shaq thinks of Sir […]

Vanessa Bryant, the wife of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant, is in full support of Kyrie Irving’s proposition to make the Black Mamba the new NBA logo. The Brooklyn Nets guard posted an action shot of Kobe Bryant for the NBA logo and voiced the need for the league to acknowledge the contribution of […]

Kyrie Irving is one of the biggest Kobe Bryant fans in the NBA, growing up idolizing the fallen Los Angeles Lakers legend as a kid. He even lived his dream of playing against the Black Mamba once he stepped into the NBA. As such, the Brooklyn Nets star is campaigning for the league to immortalize […]

In 2012-13, as the Los Angeles Lakers made a late-season playoff push and Kobe Bryant did something remarkable, on-brand, and unheard of in the modern NBA. In his 17th season, a 34-year-old Bryant was playing some of the best hoops of his career. Through the first 71 games, he was averaging 27.2 points on 47 […]

One of the most interesting bits coming out of the All-Star Game reserves announcement is the fact that New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has been named as a reserve for the West. The 20-year-old’s most recent achievement makes him one of the youngest players in history to have been named as an All-Star, joining […]

Meek Mill has finally aired his side in the controversy that led to Vanessa Bryant calling the rapper out for his “extremely insensitive and disrespectful” song lyrics referencing her late husband, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Mill took to Twitter to explain his side, saying that he had already reached out to Vanessa: I […]

If you were considering getting into the highly-lucrative business of basketball trading cards then now would be the time. Well, you might be a tad late on the action at this point, actually. This craze (I am now hesitant to label this as such) has become so big that card prices have fetched insanely huge […]

Brazilian soccer sensation Neymar Jr. paid homage to some of his favorite basketball players with a mural painted next to his own basketball court. Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James are among the faces featured, as well as Hall of Fame forward Scottie Pippen and current stars like Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond […]

The Golden State Warriors will visit the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday as part of their four-game East coast visit. Though still injured, star guard Klay Thompson will be traveling with the Warriors and will be present in the arena. Like most Kobe Bryant diehard fans, the Black Mamba’s epic 61-point […]

Kenny Smith isn’t heeding the call of fans to outright cancel rapper Meek Mill after he dropped a rather questionable line referring to the tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. In a leaked song in collaboration with Lil’ Baby, Mill referenced the fateful January 2020 accident that took the life of the […]

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle had the utmost privilege of playing alongside the late, great Kobe Bryant during the former’s first two seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. Recently, Randle relived Kobe’s epic final game in 2016, during which a 21-year-old Randle made the mistake of asking Bryant if he could get a shot […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. is only in his sixth season in the NBA, but he has already experienced what some players don’t in their entire careers. So far in his young career, he has played with LeBron James on the Cavs and Kobe Bryant on the Lakers, two of the league’s generational superstars. […]

The 2020 NBA All-Star Game was one of the best in recent memory, with teams playing defense, players taking charges, and fans being treated to an intense, competitive fourth quarter. With the game receiving praise from players and fans alike, the league will use the same format that honors the late Kobe Bryant in the […]

In his latest Instagram post, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James showed how he is honoring basketball icon Kobe Bryant and Grammy-award-winning rapper Nipsey Hussle every day. As seen in LeBron’s post, there is an art work of Kobe and Nipsey that is apparently displayed in the hallway of James’ house. In a heartfelt caption, […]

David Beckham and Kobe Bryant: two of the biggest names in all of sport. This is exactly why Beckham’s Valentine’s gift to the daughters of the departed Los Angeles Lakers legend deserves a news article. We’re pretty sure you’re curious, too. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have clicked on the link leading to this write-up. Beckham, a […]

Kobe Bryant’s passing more than a year ago left the whole world with such a huge void that can still be felt right now. This is also the case for card fans who were left hanging with their redemption cards of the Los Angeles Lakers’ legends. With Bryant gone, there is no feasible way for […]

Former NBA star Metta World Peace is quite familiar with Kobe Bryant and Tracy McGrady since he had the chance to become teammates with the two iconic scorers. World Peace recently appeared in an interview with Basketball Network, where he was asked who among Kobe and T-Mac, two cerebral clutch performers, he would trust with […]

Former NBA veteran Ray Allen reminisced on his playing days seven years after he decided to hang up his sneakers. Allen went on to share insights on his encounters with late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant as a member of the Boston Celtics from 2007 to 2012. Despite the countless battles, the two players […]

More details continue to emerge on the tragic accident involving the late Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant and his daughter a year after its occurrence. According to KSLA News, U.S. safety investigators have probed the incident and claimed that the pilot, Ara Zobayan, violated federal standards during the flight. Zobayan was reportedly flying under […]

LeBron James is far from being done. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar seemed to have found the next gear on his 18th season and continues to dominate night in and night out. On Monday, the four-time NBA MVP tallied another triple-double performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This marks LeBron’s third triple-double this season, his […]