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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. […]

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers plan to use Kawhi Leonard in the same ways the Chicago Bulls used legend Michael Jordan and the Los Angeles Lakers used legend Kobe Bryant. Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue spoke with members of the media prior to Sunday’s practice, where he said he has been implementing more […]

Thanks to Carlos Dunlap’s late-game sack, the Seattle Seahawks came away with the 20-15 victory over the Washington Football Team on Sunday. The game-winning sack marks another late-game defensive stop for Dunlap, a feat he attributed to basketball icon Kobe Bryant. Per Joe Fann of NBC Sports via Yahoo Sports, Dunlap shared what Mamba Mentality […]

To say it’s been a rough year for Vanessa Bryant and her family would be the biggest understatement ever. But just 11 months removed from the tragic passing of her husband Kobe Bryant and their daughter Gianna in a tragic helicopter crash last January, Vanessa’s own mother, Sofia Laine, has filed a lawsuit against her. […]

While the legacy of Kobe Bryant and his untimely passing will always live on in the hearts of fans across the NBA, some drama has emerged in the Bryant family following his death. Vanessa Bryant, widow of Kobe Bryant, is currently in a legal battle with her mother, with Vanessa claiming that her mother is […]

Vanessa Bryant is facing a lawsuit from her mother, Sofia Laine, who is claiming Bryant failed to give her due compensation after her husband, late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, died this past January. Laine claims she had to work extra hours as a caretaker and nanny without built-in breaks, adding Vanessa kicked her […]

The second and final installment of Kobe Bryant’s best-selling fantasy novel series “Epoca” hit the book stands earlier this week. The wife of the late Los Angeles Lakers great, Vanessa Bryant, was a key part in the completion of “Epoca: The River of Sand,” as she collaborated with co-author Ivy Claire. On Wednesday, Entertainment Tonight […]

The league has seen its fair share of all-time great duos. One of the most celebrated pairs is the Los Angeles Lakers‘ winning tandem of Shaquille O’Neal and the late Kobe Bryant. The Shaq-and-Kobe tandem dominated the early 2000s and won three straight titles for the Purple & Gold from 2000-2002. They were clearly the […]

According to NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, the late, great Kobe Bryant would have been quite proud of his beloved Los Angeles Lakers winning the franchise’s 17th NBA championship. With superstar forward LeBron James and former New Orleans Pelicans big man Anthony Davis leading Los Angeles to a title down in Orlando as a result of […]

The late Los Angeles Lakers icon in Kobe Bryant was known for mentoring select up-and-coming players after his retirement from a decorated 20-year playing career back in 2016. One of them was Anthony Davis, who worked out together with the Lakers legend back in the summer of 2018. After the training session, Davis’ game on […]

Every NBA player who had the opportunity of playing with or against the late Kobe Bryant has their favorite moment. For Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony, it was when the Los Angeles Lakers icon showed up at halftime and beat them. In a recent interview, Anthony shared his greatest Kobe moment. Though Anthony didn’t […]

The Washington Football Team racked up a fourth straight win at the expense of the San Francisco 49ers in Week 14 action, with defensive end Chase Young putting forth the best game of his young playing career. After the tilt, the rookie went on to pay a tribute to his late idol, Kobe Bryant: “I […]

Talen Horton-Tucker had another inspired showing for the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night, which left more than a few folks impressed. For his part, former NBA champ and current ESPN analyst/commentator Kendrick Perkins was so moved by the 20-year-old’s performance that it prompted a comparison to the late, great Kobe Bryant — somewhat. According […]

Despite suffering a couple of potentially career-ending knee injuries earlier in his career, Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose is still a productive guard in the league today. The 32-year-old recently shared his secret to longevity, and according to Rose, it’s all about channeling his inner Kobe Bryant. Rose is no longer the MVP-caliber superstar he […]

Basketball fans have watched the stars of the NBA align during the Olympics for the overall glory of competing for a gold medal. One of the late greats Kobe Bryant was known for his mastery and attention to the game despite his surrounding. Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade sat down with Russell Wilson during his […]

For most of his 12 seasons in the NBA, Gilbert Arenas was a deadly scorer and one of the best guards in the league, even earning three All-Star selections during his time with the Washington Wizards. Arenas also had the opportunity of playing against some of the most legendary guards in the history of the […]

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 […]