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One of the most memorable moments of the 2001 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers was Allen Iverson stepping over a hapless Tyronn Lue after making a jumper. In spite of this rather forgettable moment from Lue’s end, however, it appears that even the late, great Kobe Bryant knew just […]

Few players, past or present, have had to face Kobe Bryant at the peak of his powers with the same frequency as Jalen Rose. With the first anniversary of Bryant’s tragic death quickly approaching, as well as the 15th anniversary of Kobe’s historic 81-point performance against the Toronto Raptors having only just passed, Rose has […]

On Jan. 22, 2006, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant scored 81 points against the Toronto Raptors—the second-most points in a single game to Wilt Chamberlain’s 100. On the 15th anniversary of Bryant’s insane display of offensive talent, Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press shared a statistic that may send some shivers down people’s spines, […]

Former NBA veteran Shane Battier went on a trip down memory lane as he recalled guarding the late Kobe Bryant in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers, particularly in the 2009 NBA Playoffs. Matching up against an elite scorer like Bryant, Battier needed to put a hand on his opponent’s face just to hinder […]

A 1963 Chevy Impala once owned by the late Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant is expected to fetch for a large amount when it hits the auction block this weekend. Per a TMZ Sports report, the retro vehicle is a hot commodity in the market and is expected to be sold for as high […]

15 years ago today, on Jan. 22, 2005, Kobe Bryant torched the Toronto Raptors for 81 points in one of the most memorable performances in NBA history. Famously, many of the Mamba’s buckets came while being “guarded” by Jalen Rose. However, considering how locked in Bryant was on that unforgettable night at the Staples Center, […]

Somehow, everyone knew that 2020 was going to be a terrible year when Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, along with his daughter Gianna and seven other people, passed away in a tragic helicopter crash in late January. Since then, everything has gone to the dumps. With the coronavirus pandemic, the police brutality, the U.S. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis recently opened up about his favorite memory of the late Kobe Bryant. Davis, who was already a big Kobe fan even before he entered the NBA, revealed that his appreciation for the legendary guard grew even deeper when he played against him when he was still with the New […]

The late, great Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was truly an inspiration during his younger days. Being a guard to come straight out of High School, Bryant possessed swagger and confidence that influenced many young players. One of those players that were influenced was LeBron James. James, who came out of St. Vincent-St. Mary, […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green recently recalled his favorite Kobe Bryant story back in his rookie year in 2012-13. Much like the rest of his contemporaries who were lucky enough to share the court with the Black Mamba, the three-time All-Star remembered being enamored by the NBA icon’s legendary work ethic. “I think the […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant continues to receive honors and tributes nearly a year after his tragic death. This time, it will be in the form of a statue in the National Garden of American Heroes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish the new monument. The National Garden of […]

Damian Lillard made a bit of history on Monday night, as the Portland Trail Blazers fell to the San Antonio Spurs, 125-104. The All-Star point guard drained another three triples on the evening, en route to passing the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in the NBA’s all-time three-points list. This via NBA on […]

The sports world stopped the day when Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gigi, and seven others died in a helicopter crash. For his part, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry can still recall the moment like it was yesterday. “I’ll remember that day for the rest of my life. I was coming back from injury, but […]

It has almost been a year since the world received the shocking news that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and several others died in a helicopter crash in the hills of Calabasas, California. Jan. 26, 2020 will live forever in the minds of fans all over the world. There were many questions […]

Ask any card enthusiast about the player they want to collect and you’ll most likely end up with Kobe Bryant as the answer. Sure, there’ll are a lot of people who would go for LeBron James, target old Michael Jordan cards in the market, or collect any of the rising stars in the league right […]

Back in the early 2000s, Shaquille O’Neal and the late Kobe Bryant both bannered the Los Angeles Lakers to form one of the most dominant duos in league history. However, it wasn’t all pretty for the two players as their time together was filled with feuds and controversies, especially off the court. O’Neal shared that […]

Without a doubt, Kobe Bryant is one of the biggest names in the world of professional basketball, even after his tragic passing. His 20-year career in the NBA was filled with everything that makes a legend in this league: championships, clutch moments, and a larger-than-life personality, among others. That’s why his passing has left such […]

The Cleveland Browns are certainly in a celebratory mood after their 48-37 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in their Wild Card Round game, which marks the franchise’s first postseason victory since the 1994 season. After the game, wide receiver Jarvis Landry was quick to remind everyone that despite picking up an important win and moving […]

Tony Parker recently released his new documentary, “Tony Parker: The Final Shot”, which is now streaming on Netflix. The documentary relives some of Parker’s greatest accomplishments such as securing his four championships with the San Antonio Spurs. Of all the sections that were compiled into the documentary, the most iconic moment may have come from […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is out for three to five weeks due to a left ankle sprain. He knows that the NBA season is one long haul and cannot afford to go down again. Morant revealed on Twitter that Kobe Bryant may be the solution to keep his left ankle strong and healthy. The […]

On his Instagram, NBA icon Allen Iverson posted a photo of him and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, captioned with a brief yet heartfelt message. Several weeks before the first death anniversary of Bryant, Iverson rekindled his friendship and rivalry with the Lakers star in an Instagram post with a simple caption.     […]

Stephen Curry’s 62-point performance in the Golden State Warriors’ win over the Portland Trail Blazers was not only the highest scoring game of his career so far, but it also put him alongside some elite company. Specifically, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, who was also known as one of the greatest scorers the NBA […]

Notable Iranian-American venture capitalist Shervin Pishevar is getting dunked on, in a proverbial sense, by Twitter following a thread in which he claims late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was preparing to leave Nike. Pishevar said he and his team pitched Bryant in December 2019 on a shoe concept and a company that would […]

The NBA had no shortage of memorable moments in 2020, both on and off the floor. It’s why this post is dedicated to the 10 best NBA moments of 2020. All 30 organizations navigated a global pandemic, with players and coaches also leading the charge for social justice and equality. It was a year like […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was hyped after he saw a photograph with teammate Marc Gasol from the team’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. It wasn’t just any normal photo, as LeBron and Gasol were caught in a similar pose as Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol in a past image. The resemblance is eerie: […]

Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks could clinch the NFC West with a win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, and Wilson is attempting to channel his inner Mamba Mentality. Ahead of Sunday’s crucial showdown versus the Rams, Wilson was seen sporting nothing but Kobe Bryant gear: MAMBA pic.twitter.com/XNNuvxItWX — Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) December […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is on track to become the NBA’s Christmas Day leading scorer and could eclipse the late Kobe Bryant at the top spot next season. On Friday, The King moved up to second all-time by moving past Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson, who scored 377 points in 12 Christmas Day […]

LeBron James hit an eerily familiar-looking fadeaway against Luka Doncic in the Los Angeles Lakers’ Christmas Day match-up against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. It was a shot that the late Kobe Bryant would have certainly approved. With a minute left before the halftime buzzer, The King sized up the Slovenian guard in the post […]

Kobe Bryant was known not only for being one of the greatest NBA players of all time but also for his work ethic that allowed him to rise to greatness. That work ethic, which he called the Mamba Mentality, has become almost as legendary as the man himself, with former teammates and rivals telling stories […]

The Los Angeles Lakers dedicated their 2019-20 season to the memory of the late, great Kobe Bryant. Accordingly, their championship rings feature a detailed tribute to the Laker legend. The most expensive ring in NBA history, per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, was designed by Jason Arasheben, aka Jason of Beverly Hills, who also designed the jewelry […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers great Shaquille O’Neal knows has a new all-time starting five if he has to win a playoff series. Not surprisingly, he leaned heavily into the purple and gold. The Hall of Famer re-posted an image of hoop icons Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, LeBron James (in Los Angeles Lakers garb), […]

Fans across the globe have been doing all they can to get their hands on Kobe Bryant shoes to no avail. Due to the struggles of getting Bryant’s shoes, Vanessa Bryant is attempting to work with Nike to make it easier to purchase his shoes in the near future. Vanessa Bryant working with Nike so […]

Lebron James and the Los Angeles Lakers received their championship rings on Tuesday night, but the absence of the late Kobe Bryant loomed large over the ceremony at Staples Center. Sure enough, Black Mamba’s memory was present in the thoughts of LeBron, who earned his first ring as a Laker over the summer after leading […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were presented with their 2020 championship rings on Tuesday night, as they kicked off their season against their cross-town rivals in the Los Angeles Clippers. We’ve gotten our hands at a detailed feature of the ring’s design, and unsurprisingly, it has a couple of odes to the late, great Kobe Bryant. […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka made sure he didn’t forget his late friend Kobe Bryant during the team’s championship ring ceremony at Staples Center on Tuesday. Right before the Lakers’ opening night tip-off against the Los Angeles Clippers, the reigning champions received some well-deserved jewelry for winning the 2020 Larry O’Brien trophy. Pelinka […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant never needed to look far to find the extra motivation or gain a mental edge over his opponent, something DeMar DeRozan knows all too well. The San Antonio Spurs swingman told Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson of the “All The Smoke” podcast about a time he chose to wear […]

After signing a lucrative five-year, $195 million extension this offseason with the Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum made it clear that he wants to remain a Celtic for the foreseeable future. But it wasn’t always like that, as the 22-year-old actually grew up wanting to play for their bitter rival, the Los Angeles Lakers just like Kobe Bryant, […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving has spoken numerous times about the impact of the late Kobe Bryant on his life after his tragic passing in January. Ahead of a new season, the six-time All Star continues to pay tribute to Bryant, who he has said was one of his idols and a mentor to […]

American movie actor Miles Teller couldn’t believe it when the late Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant shared in an interview with GQ back in 2015 that he was a fan of the actor’s 2014 film entitled ‘Whiplash’. The two stars eventually formed a friendship and often communicated both personally and on social media afterward. […]