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Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving recently returned to another hobby of his and sought inspiration from one of his idols in the late Kobe Bryant. He used the lyrics of his unreleased rap original piece to pay homage to the Los Angeles Lakers legend and his daughter Gianna, via Heavy. “We’re rocking with the ancestors, […]

Retired Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade doesn’t mind being on the receiving end of one of the late Kobe Bryant’s most memorable career highlights. In fact, he considers it an honor to share the floor and even guard the Los Angeles Lakers legend. The Flash re-tweed a clip of the deceased Lakers great on Friday, […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s death still hurts Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose, who like many basketball players, was inspired by Bryant’s grind and love for the game. In the newest edition of his autobiography called “I’ll Show You,” Rose talked about how Bryant no longer being with us is something he may […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar and two-time reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo spoke highly of LeBron James and Kobe Bryant in a recent interview with Cosmote TV. The “Greek Freak” explained Bryant taught him that winning and greatness is hard work and has a cost. Giannis also hailed LeBron as the best basketball player in the world, […]

Stephen Curry wants to spend his entire NBA career with the Golden State Warriors, just like Kobe Bryant, Dirk Nowitzki and Tim Duncan did with the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs, respectively. During an interview with Zach Frydenlund of Complex, Curry talked about following in Bryant, Nowitzki and Duncan’s footsteps. “1,000 […]

Kobe Bryant has been honored in myriad ways in 2020 since his untimely passing in January. Apparently, one significant way in which the memory of the Mamba is living on has come in the form of new pet names. According to the dog-walking site Rover.com, which releases an annual list of popular pet names, Kobe […]

Vanessa Bryant, the wife of late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, gave a sweet Instagram dedication to her late daughter Gianna. Vanessa posted a picture of herself rocking Gigi’s favorite heels: It has been nearly 10 months since Kobe and Gigi passed in the tragic helicopter crash, but their memory remains alive and well […]

While the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is cherished by his millions of fans worldwide, it’s his wife Vanessa who really knew him most. The lovely couple had a special kind of unbreakable bond that continues even after Kobe’s tragic passing last January. Vanessa recently took to Instagram to commemorate the first time […]

Even the most eloquent fans oftentimes run out of adjectives to describe the legendary career of the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. American rapper Boosie Badazz recently tried to sum up the Black Mamba’s greatness in a hilarious, expletive-laden 34-second clip. Boosie, real name Torrence Ivy Hatch Jr., repeatedly described the Los Angeles […]

Some people have attempted to exploit the tragic death of Kobe Bryant and there is another company scamming fans of the Los Angeles Lakers legend. In a series of social media posts, Vanessa Bryant lashed out about fans of Kobe getting charged $101 for CBD oil. Kobe Bryant fans are messaging his wife, Vanessa, on […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Wesley Matthews has a connection with his new team. Matthews revealed Tuesday late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant actually called him after the guard suffered an Achilles injury in March of 2015. The 34-year-old said Bryant—who suffered an Achilles injury of his own two years prior—reached out to him in order to […]

One of the biggest narratives in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2020 NBA championship was that they did it to honor the legacy of the late Kobe Bryant, who tragically passed away last January. Former Laker Derek Fisher believes that the LeBron James-led team definitely embodied what Mamba Mentality is all about on their way to […]

Though the circumstances were irregular inside the NBA’s bubble complex, the Los Angeles Lakers managed to claim their 17th championship with a 4-2 Finals victory over the Miami Heat. As a result, the Lakers (both Minneapolis and L.A.) are now tied with the Boston Celtics for the most titles in league history. Here’s a look […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was already a big star way before he started piling up titles. In 1998, Bryant, who was just in his second year in the NBA, visited the Philippines and showed off his skills in several packed venues in the capital of Manila. Brooklyn Nets guard Jamal Crawford retweeted an […]

The childhood home of the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has been sold for $810,000, according to TMZ Sports. The young Mamba lived in the 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath property in the Wynnewood suburb of Philadelphia, when he led Lower Merion High School to the state championship in 1996 and garnered national attention as a […]

We recently saw the first image of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in the next-gen edition of NBA 2K21. Now, we’re seeing just another way how the latest edition of this game is paying homage to Bryant. A new game mode called “The City” features a special Kobe court: The Kobe Bryant court in next-gen […]

The relationship between Metta World Peace and the late Kobe Bryant was a classic case of once bitter foes turning into close friends. Before he re-branded himself as MWP, the infamous trouble-maker known as Ron Artest had his many run-ins with the NBA All-Time great in the mid-2000s. That rivalry was squashed the moment World […]

The NBA’s GOAT debate got a whole lot more interesting after LeBron James won his fourth NBA Championship with the Los Angeles Lakers this year, inching closer to Michael Jordan’s perfect six titles. Danny Green went to Michael Jordan’s alma mater in the University of North Carolina and has also played a part in three […]

The late and great Kobe Bryant was notorious for, at times, not getting along with certain teammates. A player without a hard-nosed mentality wouldn’t suffice next to the Black Mamba as history showed. His best bet came in the Bryant–Shaquille O’Neal duo during O’Neal’s time in LA. Even then the two Hall of Famers would […]

Rapper and Los Angeles Lakers fan Snoop Dogg named his L.A. sports Mount Rushmore, paying respects to legends of old and modern icons. Snoop also split his list with a pair of men and women. Lakers legends Magic Johnson and the late Kobe Bryant made Snoop’s list, while former Los Angeles Sparks superstar and former […]

Los Angeles Lakers great Shaquille O’Neal already has his own statue outside Staples Center. Soon, his former partner, the late Kobe Bryant will also have his outside the famous home of the Purple and Gold. There are many great Kobe moments to choose from as inspiration. But Shaq already has his pick. In the Text […]

Uncle Pau Gasol is back at it again with the daughters of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Gasol was there to film Natalia Bryant hitting a nice putt on the golf course recently. Take a look: Pau Gasol taking this video and cheering “boom” warms my heart.(Natalia Bryant insta) pic.twitter.com/hRBCZEhyFj — Shahan Ahmed (@shahanLA) […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers player Pau Gasol still has a tight relationship with Kobe Bryant’s family after the tragic helicopter accident back in late January involving Kobe and Gianna. The Spanish big man enjoyed Halloween festivities together with Vanessa Bryant and her daughters. Photo via Vanessa’s Instagram account: “Uncle Pau” has spent a lot of […]

New Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash still remembers what he was doing and how he felt when he heard Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had passed away in a helicopter crash. Nash, who was teammates with Bryant on the Lakers for two years, says he was playing tennis in Los Angeles and couldn’t […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s kids dressed up as Star Wars characters for Halloween. As expected, the images are pretty adorable. Kobe And Vanessa Bryant’s kids, Bianka and Capri, get the ultimate Star Wars costumes for Halloween. Storm Trooper, Ewok, and Darth Vader were all present in the Bryant household. 🎃 pic.twitter.com/37FgT4xaTs — ClutchPoints […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose shared there’s a reason Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was able to stay in the NBA for 20 seasons. On the latest episode of the “Pushin’ Thru” podcast, Rose said Bryant played 20 years in the league because he adapted his game with the times. Rose, the youngest […]

The developers and designers at 2K recently gave gaming fans around the globe a glimpse of their rendering of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s next-gen form for NBA 2K21. The reveal came on Wednesday as part of a post from 2KTV’s Twitter account. In the caption, the popular gaming company noted that all of […]

It’s no secret that Kobe Bryant is a man of many things, including being a Los Angeles Dodgers fan. That’s why after the team clinched the MLB World Series on Tuesday, the family of the late Los Angeles Lakers icon posted throwback pictures of him in Dodgers games. His daughter Natalia shared on Instagram a […]

Los Angeles Lakers stud Kyle Kuzma brought up an interesting insight following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series win on Tuesday night. The 25-year-old took this as an opportunity to honor the late, great Kobe Bryant. Kuzma took to Twitter to share how the Lakers and Dodgers winning titles were both an ode to the […]

Vanessa Bryant congratulated Mookie Betts after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays to win the 2020 World Series on Tuesday night. Betts was a business partner and friend of Vanessa’s late husband, who worked with Kobe to promote BODYARMOR sports drink. Vanessa Bryant congratulates Kobe’s BODYARMOR business partner, Mookie Betts, on the […]

It only took a few days for Vanessa Bryant to sell off a house she used to own with Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Vanessa listed the Irvine, California home up for sale on Wednesday, and by Friday, the lavish Spanish-style home was already off the market. This came out to the tune of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had been adamant about honoring the late Kobe Bryant’s legacy with an NBA title. Not only did the Purple and Gold do just that, but L.A. also found a number of ways to commemorate Kobe en route to championship No. 17. The Lakers wore the “Black Mamba” jerseys throughout the NBA […]

Rob Pelinka was Kobe Bryant’s agent throughout most of the late Los Angeles Lakers legend’s Hall of Fame career. Now, he currently serves as the Lakers’ general manager, being the man responsible for constructing the championship-caliber roster around superstar LeBron James. By leading the Lakers to their 17th championship this season, The King has undoubtedly […]

Kobe and Gianna Bryant were tragically unable to witness the 2019-20 Los Angeles Lakers win the franchise’s 17th championship, but both basketball stars may have foreseen it. During an appearance on ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski’s “The Woj Pod,” Lakers executive vice president and general manger Rob Pelinka—who was one of Kobe’s closest friends, former agent, and […]

The Charlotte Hornets were presented with a golden opportunity to completely change the franchise’s fate back in the 1996 NBA Draft. At the time, they were already a relevant and up-and-coming team, which occasionally made postseason trips back in the 1990’s era. Little did they know that the 13th selection of Kobe Bryant ended up […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers big man Pau Gasol recently took to social media to share a custom made display of Kobe Bryant wood art. Take a look at the magnificent piece. I love this piece featuring my brother @kobebryant ❤️ Me encanta esta obra de arte que representa a mi hermano Kobe 🐍#MambaMentality #MambaForever #Legacy […]

LeBron James and Kobe Bryant will forever be intertwined in NBA and Lakers history. Both are larger-than-life generational players who crossed paths in an era when they were both being excitedly crowned as the next Michael Jordan. Many fans continue to debate who’s the better player than LeBron and Kobe. Some believe it’s LBJ because […]

According to Lucy Robinson of BabyCenter, “Kobe” and “Gianna” are among the most popular baby names of 2020 after Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were tragically killed in a helicopter crash in January. The late great Lakers icon and his daughter are being honored by families around the world in […]

Shareef O’Neal, the son of Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal, just got another tattoo in honor of the late and great Kobe Bryant. Per TMZ, O’Neal revealed another Kobe tattoo to honor the basketball legend. As seen in the photo by TMZ, the ink was a popular image of Bryant celebrating while pulling his […]